How far is your property from the Union Pacific Railroad Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge project?
1/4 mile or less
Please Share your thoughts on the proposed design from Apache/Smith to the Apache PD Substation Drive.
It’s a good start, but the bike lane needs to have actual protection (not flimsy plastic rods), and would greatly benefit with an increased bike lane size, and some narrowing of the car lanes. Almost nobody rides on the bike lane in this area right now because it is far too small and vehicles are regularly speeding >45mph, despite the 35mph speed limit. This makes the sidewalk crowded since most foot, bike, and scooter traffic is forced to share the same small strip. Narrowing the car travel lanes slightly will deter drivers from speeding, and allow more space for the sidewalk and bike lanes. Adding a solid barrier instead (like concrete) to the bike lanes would make Apache Blvd so much safer to bike on.
I’ve ridden on the protected bike lanes in Phoenix with the same design, and there are a few issues that I don’t want to see happen here:
1. There are no consequences for drivers veering into the bike lane. The plastic rods are extremely easy to break, and don’t actually stop cars from entering the bike lane, or shielding cyclists from impact. The rods are run over and broken frequently, and function more as a suggestion than a physical barrier.
2. The wide spaces between the plastic rods allow drivers to drive IN the bike lane!! It’s frustrating seeing a “protected bike lane” be treated like a right turn lane by some drivers.
Please share your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian bridge design. What elements would you like to see changed or added?
Lights on the bridge at night, Total shading during the day.
Please share your thoughts on the proposed design from Broadway Road to the south bridge landing at Encanto Drive.
I like the shading the curb extension will provide and the traffic-calming measures it provides to the turn in. It encourages you to slow down when turning in and provides some nice, shaded on-street parking.
How do you commute to work or school? Select all that apply.
Bike
Transit
If you plan on using the corridor for biking, what do you anticipate will be your trip purpose? Please check all that apply.
Travel to work
Travel to school
For recreation or exercise
To access entertainment or shopping
This bridge is intended to provide better access to destinations in the surrounding area. Which destinations will be easier for you to access once it’s completed.
Smith-Martin light rail stop
CVS on McClintock and Broadway
Selleh Park
USPS on Apache and Smith
Please share any other thoughts you have on the project.
No response.
How did you hear about this survey?
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How far is your property from the Union Pacific Railroad Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge project?
Please Share your thoughts on the proposed design from Apache/Smith to the Apache PD Substation Drive.
It’s a good start, but the bike lane needs to have actual protection (not flimsy plastic rods), and would greatly benefit with an increased bike lane size, and some narrowing of the car lanes. Almost nobody rides on the bike lane in this area right now because it is far too small and vehicles are regularly speeding >45mph, despite the 35mph speed limit. This makes the sidewalk crowded since most foot, bike, and scooter traffic is forced to share the same small strip. Narrowing the car travel lanes slightly will deter drivers from speeding, and allow more space for the sidewalk and bike lanes. Adding a solid barrier instead (like concrete) to the bike lanes would make Apache Blvd so much safer to bike on.
I’ve ridden on the protected bike lanes in Phoenix with the same design, and there are a few issues that I don’t want to see happen here:
1. There are no consequences for drivers veering into the bike lane. The plastic rods are extremely easy to break, and don’t actually stop cars from entering the bike lane, or shielding cyclists from impact. The rods are run over and broken frequently, and function more as a suggestion than a physical barrier.
2. The wide spaces between the plastic rods allow drivers to drive IN the bike lane!! It’s frustrating seeing a “protected bike lane” be treated like a right turn lane by some drivers.
Please share your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian bridge design. What elements would you like to see changed or added?
Lights on the bridge at night, Total shading during the day.
Please share your thoughts on the proposed design from Broadway Road to the south bridge landing at Encanto Drive.
I like the shading the curb extension will provide and the traffic-calming measures it provides to the turn in. It encourages you to slow down when turning in and provides some nice, shaded on-street parking.
How do you commute to work or school? Select all that apply.
If you plan on using the corridor for biking, what do you anticipate will be your trip purpose? Please check all that apply.
This bridge is intended to provide better access to destinations in the surrounding area. Which destinations will be easier for you to access once it’s completed.
Please share any other thoughts you have on the project.
No response.How did you hear about this survey?