The MPO has looked into this in great detail and I would guess that the folks from WVDOH that will be at the meeting were involved in those conversations as well. My impression is that moving the steam lines and other utilities under University Ave are probably more costly than the improvements that would be made.
Good morning,
I concur (and have suggested previously) that the current street level should be turned into a mezzanine with the roadway lowered to allow vehicles through underneath, and regulated to a speed that permits safe sharing with bikes. As far as moving utilities, I suggest they do it - or at least get an honest estimate of what it would cost to do it. Half-measures and ineffective solutions are expensive too.
Nick
On 1/28/2011 2:37 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote:Bicycle Board Members,
Any ideas for improving Grumbein's Island for cycists?
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Subject: Grumbein's Island meeting
Fellow pedestrian advocates. I have been invited to attend a meeting with many constituencies to discuss the future of Grumbein's Island (pedestrian area in front of Mountainlair) next Friday at 10:00 AM. The invitees include:Terry Hough - CityDon Spencer - CityRoy Nutter - CityChristaan Abildso - CityBryan Radabaugh - StateAlanna Slack - StatePerry Keller - StateBill Austin - Mgtn/Mon MPORick Colebank - Alpha AssocChuck Branch - Alpha AssocCharlie Luttrell - Alpha AssocRob Moyer - WVUNelson France - WVU StudentBob Merow - WVUHugh Kierig - WVUPlease submit any suggestions prior to that meeting. Frank, I could especially use some bicycle design ideas for that area (I've also requested that you be invited).Best,Christiaan
Walk more, safely
Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board
Christiaan Abildso, Chair
Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair
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