So I was thinking about the Capital City Trail on my morning commute and wondered why we haven't closed some of the through streets in this section: Jackson, Ohio and Corry. It seems to me that they add very little value for MV traffic flow and are a significant obstacle to bike and ped traffic along the path.
Then a friend posted this blog entry http://www.giveplantsachance.com/2010/05/atwood-community-garden-madison-wi.html and I thought how much value closing some or all of these connections would bring to this already great spot. Restriciting through traffic to foot and bike would increase the comfort and safety of the path itself and would enhance the space and its use as a community garden. The reclaimed space could be converted to addt'l garden plots or micro parks within the gardens (a spot for a picnic or the like). It's hard to imagine a lot of push back from local businesses along that stretch (Absolutely Art, Zoma, Rev. Cycles, the Ohio). The only major consideration might be for St. Bernard traffic. Even closing two of the three would be a huge step forward. I would think the neighborhood would also be generally supportive since it would reduce cut through traffic along St. Paul and make the whole stretch very safe and kid friendly. How does something like this get considered? What's the best approach to talk about it with the city? Grant
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