Thanks for the update. Sounds like there is a strong potential for even more traffic on Dayton St., as well.
This appears to be a great opportunity to encourage motorists to adopt different modes, as well, or at least to form carpools to reduce total traffic volume, thereby reducing potential delays. Jeff Schimpff [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Bus, Bike, Walk or Carpool to Work for Clean Air for Kids" -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Arthur Ross Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] University Square Reconstruction Below is a news release regarding the traffic impacts on University Ave due to the upcoming demolition of the University Square complex and new buildings going up on that block. >From the week of June 19, 2006, Findorff & Son Inc. will begin to >occupy part of surrounding streets to facilitate the University Square Reconstruction Project. The following streets will be impacted: University Avenue (between North Lake Street and North Murray Street) * The bus stop East of North Murray Street will be relocated to West of North Murray Street, approximately 40' West of the West driveway to the Chazen parking circle. * East bound bicyclists will share the North restricted lane with buses. * The three regular West bound traffic lanes will be shifted one lane North. * The East bound bike lane will be shifted one lane North, protected by appropriate concrete barriers. * The South side sidewalk will be closed, but the North side sidewalk will remain open at all times. * New traffic signals were installed at University Avenue and Murray Mall to help facilitate pedestrian crossings and traffic. North Lake Street (between University Avenue and West Johnson Street) * Part of the South bond West curb lane will be closed. * The West side sidewalk will be closed, but the East side sidewalk will remain open at all times. West Johnson Street (between mid-block and North Lake Street) * The North curb lane may be closed occasionally, but only between the hours of 8:30AM and 3:00PM. * The North side sidewalk will be closed, but the South side Sidewalk will remain open at all times. Access to all properties will be maintained. The situation may last from 18 months to 2 years. Motorists are encouraged to consider different routes to avoid delay during this multiyear project. Arthur Ross, Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 100 PO Box 2986 Madison, WI 53701-2986 608/266-6225 _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
