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The distance is shorter and it saves time exiting I90 at Lewiston and then taking 14 into the commercial harbor.
Paul Double -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John N. Finn Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 7:43 AM To: WOD Subject: Re: [Winona] Traffic Control on Highway 14 [Winona Online Democracy] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WOD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 19 juin, 2004 06:44 Subject: [Winona] Traffic Control on Highway 14 > [Winona Online Democracy] > > There have been many letters to the editor regarding the intersection >by Knopp Valley, 14 and County Road 21 (Gilmore Valley Road). >......... I don't know why big trucks need to use 14 to get into and >out of Winona > when 43 is the main truck route. .......... And, why can't the State > make the Stockton Hill portion of 14 off limits to big trucks? > The reconstruction of Pelzer with a new bridge over the railroad is based on the assumption that 14 will continue to be the primary truck route to the barge harbor. I think it's way past time to change things now. BTW: There is no provision for bicycle travel through the Riverview Drive and Theurer intersection which is on the so-called main east-west bicycle route. Painting bike symbols on the shoulder of a street when that shoulder disappears at intersections might be acceptable in town, but not when traffic is moving at highway speeds, especially when the shoulder is used as a passing lane as is the case on Riverview Drive. Of course, integrating bicycles into a high speed intersection is a challenge, so it's just not being attempted. Our Mayor likes to officiate at bicycle event podiums, and the CVB tries to pass Winona off as a bicycle destination, but except for the recreational path around the lake and the Gilmore Creek bridge, there is minimal planning for bicycles as transportation. For instance: no bicycle access to the middle school. A dedicated path separate from highways could link Goodview's LaCain Park with our downtown riverfront and Prairie Island campground and also serve as a bicycle commuting route. Our local truck driver/riverfront developer got the city to lengthen the planned Pelzer bridge to accommodate his future projects, but bicycling understandably lacks such clout. Does anyone know if any of our city officials ever ride a bicycle? _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
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