Sounds much safer. Now if only they had a separate pedestrian tunnel
at Island park to avoid accidents....
Tom
> > -----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.
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