I took a sneak preview of the path a few days ago and I was impressed. Thanks to the UW-Madison Transportation Services for providing this.
But I did notice a problem where the path crosses Highland Avenue. Highland can be a very busy street, and it's not easy to find a gap in traffic during rush hour. To make matters worse, northbound cars block the path when they are stopped by the signal at the Campus Drive on-ramp. Perhaps this issue will be dealt with by the time the path officially opens, but in its current configuration it could be ugly at times. Dar Ward wrote: > Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Grand Opening: August 8th > > Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of the new Campus Drive > Pedestrian and Bicycle Path. Designed and developed by UW Madison > Transportation Services, this safe and convenient pathway makes > connections from west side neighborhoods into the heart of the UW Campus. > On August 8, 2008, join your neighbors, coworkers, Bucky, and the UW Band > in a parade from University Bay Drive along the rail line to the artful > new bridge over Walnut Street. Check out one of the nations largest solar > lighting installations (provided by MG&E) along the way! At the bridge, > youll hear from special guests, see MG&Es solar energy exhibit, get > bicycle commuting tips, enjoy kids activities, and more. UW Madison > Transportation Services supports alternative transportation choices > please walk, bike, or bus to this event! > > Event Schedule & Location > 10:00 a.m. Gather at the beginning of the path at University Bay Drive > to join the parade > 10:15 a.m. Parade proceeds along the pathway to the new bridge over > Walnut Street > 10:30 a.m. Brief press conference with UW and Madison VIPs > 10:40 a.m. Enjoy childrens activities, bicycling safety and alternative > transportation information, and refreshments from local businesses. > 12:00 p.m. Ride the path to your next destination! > > http://www2.fpm.wisc.edu/trans/tdm/TransportationOptions.htm > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
