The dates on the timeline are all in 2010, does this mean this is much further forward than what is on here?
I like the roundabout, it's about time WV installed something intelligent. I'm not sure about having to go all the way down to one, making a 180 and back in order to make a Left turn though.
I don't know why a mountable median would be the preferred choice. As I see it:
Turning lanes provide:
immediate left turn opportunity,
ability to cross 1 direction of traffic and wait to merge when,
#BIKE RELATED# Room for cars to move into when passing cyclists.
From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 9:49 PM To: Morgantown Bike Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Mileground
Bicycle Board Members,
Attached is a flyer that describes the proposed Mileground improvement that the MPO and WVDOH settled on. You'll see that it is 4 lanes with a a sidewalk on one side, "mountable" divider and roundabouts at 705 and Airport Blvd..
Mileground property owners are campaigning to eliminate the sidewalk and for a center turn lane instead of a mountable divider.
Please communicate with Bill Austin for questions or comments.
FYI, a mountable divider enables emergency vehicles to cross it but discourages most motor vehicles from crossing it.
Bill Austin, AICP
Executive Director
Morgantown Monongalia MPO
82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105
Morgantown, WVA 26505
304-291-9571
304-692-7225 Mobile
Frank