In my opinion, the only time that intersection is not a nightmare is when there is no traffic of any sort on any of the several thousand streets that seem to traverse that intersection. "No nation can preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." --James Madison, April 20, 1795
>>> "Nelson, Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 6/20/2007 3:46 PM >>> Please find attached the traffic specification for the North Randall Street Reconstruction District, which describes the detour for the SW bike Trail. Larry D. Nelson, P.E. City Engineer Room 115, City-County Bldg Madison, WI 53703 608-267-4227 -----Original Message----- From: Gruber, Timothy Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:29 PM To: Nelson, Larry Subject: FW: Southwest Trail at Randall FYI -----Original Message----- From: Scott Ellington [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue 6/19/2007 8:31 AM To: Webber, Robbie Cc: Gruber, Timothy; Dan Roehre; Larry Sromovsky; Hank Revercomb Subject: Southwest Trail at Randall Dear Ms. Webber, I write concerning the construction on North Randall Ave. where the Southwest Trail crosses. This crossing was recently closed by the contractor, forcing a large number of commuting cyclists to take lengthy and often dangerous detours. If this project follows the pattern of previous ones I've observed, the contractor will make no effort whatsoever to keep the crossing open for cyclists, even when no construction is actually taking place at the crossing. Accommodating cyclists might, after all, entail some slight inconvenience to the contractor. Hundreds of commuting cyclists use that crossing each day. The city of Madison wouldn't dream imposing on a like number of motorists the same sort of hazard and inconvenience. I understand that there will be times when the crossing really does have to be closed, but those times should be kept to a minimum. The solution is simple: Require the contractor to keep that crossing open at all times, including evenings and weekends, except when construction right at the crossing is taking place. When it is closed, signs should be placed far enough up the trail in each directions so cyclists can detour without backtracking. But the signs have to be honest, indicating closure only when it really is required. In addition, the fencing should be rearranged to allow access to the sidewalks on both sides of Randall. The Southwest Trail has been a tremendous asset to bicycle commuters and, I'm sure, has caused many who would otherwise have driven their cars to work to bike instead. It seems entirely reasonable to require the contractor to make a small effort on behalf of these commuters. Thanks, Scott Ellington Scott Ellington 3831 Winnemac Ave. Madison, WI 53711 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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