Sounds great Paul - now bikers will be able to enjoy river views in
a guilt and bump free environment, although I suspect there might be
conflicts with beach traffic at Westboro. I must say, however, that I will
miss optional air at the Westboro Yard access - I was just beginning to fly
through that without risking a broken axle.> -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Lindsay [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 9:23 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [obc] Ottawa River pathways. > > Having attended the NCC presentation last evening regarding the Ottawa > River pathways (Champlain Bridge to New Orchard St), here is a synopsis > of the major proposals. > - The north side pathway will be upgraded to a "Recreational Pathway" of > 3 meters width, and this will be the main pathway through the region. > Parts of the current 2 meter north side path will be left "as is", being > by-passed by sections of the new 3 meter pathway. The predominant new > section will be from Champlain Bridge to slightly west of Westboro beach. > - The road crossing at Churchill Ave. connecting the south side and > current north side paths will be eliminated. > - The south side 2 meter pathway will be extended from the foot of > Churchill Ave. to Island Park Drive. > - The access tunnel between north and south at Westboro beach will be > enhanced. > - The 2 meter south side pathway will remain "as is", but > commuters/roller bladers/etc. will be encouraged to access the new "Rec. > Path." at the New Orchard and Westboro beach tunnels and/or the Island > Park traffic lights. > ...... Paul L. > > ------ > Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 > Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb > Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter > ------ Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
