I have received a request to upload some images of what the finished product will look like. Unfortunately, I don't have a small enough image to show the whole roadway (it's about 2 1/2 miles long, and the file containing that much information is huge...). I have been able to locate an artist's rendering of what it will look like at one point:
It's going to take a few years before it looks exactly like this, and this is just an artist's rendering. But there's a couple of things to note:
1. The median. The roadway will be a four-lane divided highway, with a landscaped median in the middle. The median will be quite sizable, enough to accommodate additional lanes when/if that necessity ever arises.
2. The sidewalks. Although not officially a "bike path" (which requires special pavement markings and roadway crossings) the east side of the road will have a 10' wide pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle path. It is this wide to allow for bikes and pedestrians to use the sidewalk. There will also be a 5' more traditional sidewalk on the west side (not very visible in the rendering).
3. Pedestrian rest areas. Studies have shown that people will generally walk about 1/4 mile before desiring a place to rest, and that if such areas are provided people will actually walk further. The design incorporates a total of 10 pedestrian rest areas spaced appropriately to allow for this kind of need. These rest areas will have garbage receptacles and a seating area surrounded by an attractive landscaped area. Thew will also be useful for people who need rides to have a convenient place to wait.
We're all really excited about the things that are going on. As I mentioned previously, if you'd like to see how the overall layout looks, please stop by my office anytime.
1 comment :
Thank you! It looks great.
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