Got this from Grant Foster (below). With few driveways and a complete reconstruction of the roadway, this is a perfect opportunity to build protected bike lanes. Even if they were only protected with plastic bollards, that would give a visual cue to motorists and would likely also visually narrow the driving area and slow traffic.
With a signed speed limit of 40 MPH and a wide-open feel likely meaning a much higher actual average speed, Cottage Grove Rd as proposed is hardly bike friendly. Yet it is a significant "escape route" to eastern Dane County and a growing area with new urbanist neighborhoods being built. When we have the chance to build a much safer and more bike-friendly road -- which will also be safer for pedestrians and transit users -- it is a crime not to do so. [start forwarded message] There will be an update provided to PBMVC on Tuesday, 10/27, on the future Cottage Grove Rd. project. Would be a good time to register any feedback with the commission regarding the expansion to a 4-lane section and the unbuffered/unprotected bike lanes proposed (note: they have grown from 4' to 5' in width). Always great to show up and share your thoughts verbally or you can also send in written comments ahead of the meeting. Details of project here: https://madison.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2501564&GUID=C351E991-D620-49CD-B60E-FE794FFCD38B Robbie Webber Transportation Policy Analyst 608-263-9984 (o) 608-225-0002 (c) rob...@robbiewebber.org All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer or any other group with which I am affiliated.
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