Fairhope, Alabama
FROM ROCK CREEK ENTRANCE TO HWY 104
The Planning Commission held a public hearing recently that will allow the city to apply for federal TAP grants to build an asphalt walking/biking trail along Greeno Rd. from the Rock Creek Subdivision entrance south to Hwy 104 (where it will connect with existing sidewalks) -- and then westward along Hwy 104 itself to Section St.
The 8' wide multi-use path trail is proposed to be constructed in the electric utility easement with an arch-truss steel bridge over Fly Creek -- and boardwalks on either side.
New striping for bike lanes, a parking area, and pedestrian lighting are also being contemplated for the N. Section St. / 104 area.
The federal Transportation Alternative Program (click) provides infrastructure funding for alternative types of transportation. The grant would pay up to $400,000 for the project; and the city anything over.
If the grant is approved, the city council will have to decide to proceed -- and provide required matching funds.
Connecting the three Eastern Shore cities with sidewalks along HWY 98 was one stated goal of the 'Tri Cities' meetings (click) in 2009.
FROM ROCK CREEK ENTRANCE TO HWY 104
The Planning Commission held a public hearing recently that will allow the city to apply for federal TAP grants to build an asphalt walking/biking trail along Greeno Rd. from the Rock Creek Subdivision entrance south to Hwy 104 (where it will connect with existing sidewalks) -- and then westward along Hwy 104 itself to Section St.
The 8' wide multi-use path trail is proposed to be constructed in the electric utility easement with an arch-truss steel bridge over Fly Creek -- and boardwalks on either side.
New striping for bike lanes, a parking area, and pedestrian lighting are also being contemplated for the N. Section St. / 104 area.
The federal Transportation Alternative Program (click) provides infrastructure funding for alternative types of transportation. The grant would pay up to $400,000 for the project; and the city anything over.If the grant is approved, the city council will have to decide to proceed -- and provide required matching funds.
Connecting the three Eastern Shore cities with sidewalks along HWY 98 was one stated goal of the 'Tri Cities' meetings (click) in 2009.
Comments
If people can't figure out how to use the current sidewalks, why waste money on more? And for that matter, if they aren't smart enough to get out of the road, building roundabouts is really a bad idea. They will probably try to drive straight across.