The first "modification" I would make would be to post this document in
a more widely usable format, such as PDF.
Otherwise:
* Drop any reference to "comfort/comfortable"; there's plenty that's
"uncomfortable" about the whole transportation infrastructure, for all
users. The issues are about safety, usability, and impact on users'
vehicles (wear and tear, as documented)
* Recommendation for many/most street crossings - repave at path grade
level. This would constitute a "two-for-one" a more usable surface for
path users, and a "speed table" for the cross streets. If memory serves,
this was vaguely promised (on this list, IIRC) when the path was
reconstructed west of the river, but, no surprise, it never
materialized. This would also be a good alternative for those who oppose
the street closings.
* Dunning/Atwood signal should be re-configured as a three-road, six-way
signal, with each of the three getting equal, or proportional, green
time. We shouldn't expect path users to have to stop and press a button
to get a green any more than users of Atwood or Dunning would have to.
Think of any other intersection of three thoroughfares, such as E.
Johnson / N. Hamilton / N. Butler (although technically, it's only
"five-way", since E. Johnson is one-way).
* My perennial axe-grind: whenever a traffic density issue comes up on
any car thoroughfare, on option that's ALWAYS on the table, and
frequently chosen, is to "pave our way out", that is, add more lanes.
Why is that NEVER explored with bicycle or other non-car thoroughfares?
Are there ANY bicycle or multi-use paths, ANYWHERE in Wisconsin (or any
other state, for that matter), that are two or more lanes in each
direction, with a slow cruising lane and a passing lane, and the usual
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" signs like you see on multi-lane car roads?
Isn't this the most heavily-used non-car commuter thoroughfare in the
state? Isn't it ripe for such consideration?
On 2012/07/05 19:58, Grant Foster wrote:
Hi all:
Here's an updated draft of what the group discussed. Our next step is to
bring it to the Transportation Comitee of SASY neighborhood association.
Hopefully, it can also form part of Marsha's discussion with the mayor. Any
ideas for modifications or commentaries are welcome.
Cheers.
Grant
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