>From what little I know of them, I think the proposed path (and High Point Rd bridge reconstruction) would both be wonderful ways to connect the existing path further west.
But until there is a much better way for cyclists to navigate the intersection of Whitney Way and Odana Rd to get to the eastern terminus of the existing path that runs along the Beltline, the connections are mostly moot for those of us who are coming from north of Odana or east of Whitney Way. Chuck Strawser Pedestrian & Bicycle Transportation Planner Commuter Solutions Transportation Services UW-Madison Room 124 WARF 610 Walnut St Madison WI 53726 608-263-2969 www.wisc.edu/trans From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robbie Webber Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 4:30 PM To: Bikies Subject: [Bikies] Fwd: Public Meeting on Major Bike Path Initiative Got the following message, and thought folks might be interested. I know a bit about this proposal, and the route would open up quite a few options for people that work, shop, or live in a rather bike-unfriendly area of the city: West Towne, High Point Rd, Watts Rd, etc. Basically, the proposal is to extend to the west the existing path that runs along the Beltline from Whitney Way to Grand Canyon. I can't remember the exact route or configuration, but I know that it involved going under (or over?) a couple of nasty intersections, thereby making it much easier for pedestrians and bicyclists to get through. Robbie Webber ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fernandez, Anthony <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM Subject: Public Meeting on Major Bike Path Initiative Friends, We are exploring the possibility of a major bike path project along the Beltline near West Towne and continuing west to CTH M. We are holding a public information meeting this coming Tuesday at 4:30 PM Community Room at West District Police Station,1710 McKenna Blvd. Attached notice has more info. Feel free to attend and to pass this on to anyone else who might be interested. And to get back to me with any questions, of course. Thanks. Tony Fernandez [email protected] voice: 608-266-9219 fax: 608-264-9275 To: Bicyclists and Interested Citizens RE: Public Information Meeting for High Point Road over USH 12 Bridge Replacement and West Towne Bike Path Projects You are invited to attend a public information meeting for the upcoming construction of two interrelated projects; the replacement of the High Point Road Bridge over USH 12 (the Beltline) by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and construction of a proposed bike path along the Beltline by the City of Madison. These projects are described in more detail below, along with contact information. Tuesday September 24, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, Community Room at City of Madison West District Police Station, 1710 McKenna Blvd, Madison WisDOT High Point Road over USH 12 Bridge Replacement Project The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is developing plans for the proposed replacement of the High Point Road bridge over the Beltline. The existing bridge has a deteriorated, two-lane deck and substandard clearance over the highway. The project will consist of replacing the existing bridge and approaches to accommodate four lanes of traffic plus bike lanes, wide sidewalk on the east side and a separate, multi-use path on the west side. West Towne Bike Path Project The City of Madison is developing plans for a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the Beltline from the existing path at Grand Canyon Drive (Struck Street underpass) to west of High Point Road. At High Point Road the path would connect to the proposed bridge over the Beltline, cross to the south over the Beltline, and ultimately continue west to CTH M. For additional information please contact: City of Madison Engineering Division Anthony Fernandez, P.E. 608-266-9219 [email protected]
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