Re: [Norton AntiSpam] RE: [Winona] Bike paths and trails

[Duane Peterson]

[Winona Online Democracy]

It seems to me that when the new subdivisions became popular, they tried to get the cities to waive all requirements to provide curb, gutter, and sidewalks.  They also balked at setting aside part of the subdivision for a park.  I agree with you that it was a mistake to omit curb, gutter and sidewalks.  It would have cost more to buy a lot in a new subdivision, but in the long run it would have been worth it.   We should learn from the past and try not to repeat the mistakes. ----- Original Message ----- From: Glen Schumann To: winona@mnforum.org Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 12:05 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] RE: [Winona] Bike paths and trails [Winona Online Democracy] Evert wrote: “Walking and biking are great exercises and I would like to see more of it but it also raises some concerns when it has to be done in the traffic lanes of a somewhat narrow, winding street that has no sidewalks.”   The lack of a requirement for sidewalks in subdivisions is a big mistake in my opinion.  It puts children and their parents at risk on streets with 30 MPH speed limits.   Glen Schumann Winona, MN   [EMAIL PROTECTED] 507.454.3056   www.hbci.com/~gschuman   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evert Salo Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 10:31 AM To: Winona@MnForum.org Subject: [Winona] Bike paths and trails             I would like to second what Bryon  Bothun and Phil Carlson have said about bike paths, trails etc. These are                           definitely   enhancements , as witness the success of our path around Lake Winona.   I have a little different take on the justification for a path, probably because I see a lot of pedestrians, in one form or another, on the street where I live.. There is a lot of variety, all the way from trikes and strollers  to the elderly using canes                                   and walkers. Walking and biking are great exercises and I would like to see more of it but it also raises some concerns when it has to be done in the traffic lanes of a somewhat narrow, winding street that has no sidewalks. Seems like a path or trail would be an ideal solution. And for those who are concerned about the aesthetics, let's not forget,"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".   _______________________________________________ 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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