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The City of Bloomington is developing a plan to expand safe and convenient walking, bicycling and rolling (active transportation) options in the city. We are working to develop a vision for an active transportation system for all-ages and all-abilities that provides quiet, low-stress, enjoyable routes for people to get to and from their homes, shops, schools, work, and parks. The plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in Bloomington.
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The City of Bloomington is developing a plan to expand safe and convenient walking, bicycling and rolling (active transportation) options in the city. We are working to develop a vision for an active transportation system for all-ages and all-abilities that provides quiet, low-stress, enjoyable routes for people to get to and from their homes, shops, schools, work, and parks. The plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in Bloomington.
Your input will help identify and prioritize walking, biking and rolling improvements for the city to make in the future. We will keep you informed with updates on this project page.
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I would like to see better ways of crossing 494 by bicycle
fsauer
asked
almost 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment about bicycle crossing facilities over I-494. I will make sure your comment is considered in the ATAP plan development. The need for multi-modal needs to be considered in the crossings of 494 has been a strong consideration in the development of the MnDOT 494 Project which will reconstruct several bridges over 494 and improved bike and pedestrian amenities have been included in those preliminary bridge designs.
Share There are many locations along CSAH1 where the sidewalk curves away from the traffic lanes when crossing intersections. This means that a biker using the sidewalk, reminder that there are no shoulders along CSAH1, must now try to turn their head almost 120 degrees to see if crossing is safe putting the biker in a very precarious position in relationship to the crossing and any vehicles approaching from behind! Why is this? Why is the pedestrian/bicyclist put in this position in relationship to motorists? This also creates some difficult sight lines for all involved. This can also apply to the "pork chop" intersections! on FacebookShare There are many locations along CSAH1 where the sidewalk curves away from the traffic lanes when crossing intersections. This means that a biker using the sidewalk, reminder that there are no shoulders along CSAH1, must now try to turn their head almost 120 degrees to see if crossing is safe putting the biker in a very precarious position in relationship to the crossing and any vehicles approaching from behind! Why is this? Why is the pedestrian/bicyclist put in this position in relationship to motorists? This also creates some difficult sight lines for all involved. This can also apply to the "pork chop" intersections! on TwitterShare There are many locations along CSAH1 where the sidewalk curves away from the traffic lanes when crossing intersections. This means that a biker using the sidewalk, reminder that there are no shoulders along CSAH1, must now try to turn their head almost 120 degrees to see if crossing is safe putting the biker in a very precarious position in relationship to the crossing and any vehicles approaching from behind! Why is this? Why is the pedestrian/bicyclist put in this position in relationship to motorists? This also creates some difficult sight lines for all involved. This can also apply to the "pork chop" intersections! on LinkedinEmail There are many locations along CSAH1 where the sidewalk curves away from the traffic lanes when crossing intersections. This means that a biker using the sidewalk, reminder that there are no shoulders along CSAH1, must now try to turn their head almost 120 degrees to see if crossing is safe putting the biker in a very precarious position in relationship to the crossing and any vehicles approaching from behind! Why is this? Why is the pedestrian/bicyclist put in this position in relationship to motorists? This also creates some difficult sight lines for all involved. This can also apply to the "pork chop" intersections! link
There are many locations along CSAH1 where the sidewalk curves away from the traffic lanes when crossing intersections. This means that a biker using the sidewalk, reminder that there are no shoulders along CSAH1, must now try to turn their head almost 120 degrees to see if crossing is safe putting the biker in a very precarious position in relationship to the crossing and any vehicles approaching from behind! Why is this? Why is the pedestrian/bicyclist put in this position in relationship to motorists? This also creates some difficult sight lines for all involved. This can also apply to the "pork chop" intersections!
MntB08
asked
almost 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment about the pedestrian ramp design along CSAH 1 (Old Shakopee Road). We will make sure this is considered in both the ATAP plan development and are communicated to Hennepin County for their consideration in future projects on or along CSAH 1.
Active Transportation Action Plan has finished this stage
November 2022
Second Planning Team Meeting
Active Transportation Action Plan has finished this stage
January 2023
Community Walk and Mapping Workshops
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March 15 and 16, 2023
More information will be posted as the time approaches.
Third Planning Team Meeting
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March 20, 2023, Public Works Training Room
Fourth Planning Team Meeting
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April 2023
Final Report Delivered
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August 2023
Review and Comments by Commissions and Council
Active Transportation Action Plan is currently at this stage
Results of the report preparation will be presented to Bloomington Planning and Sustainability Commissions and City Council in fall 2023. City Council will be asked to accept the plan.
The City of Bloomington is developing a plan to expand safe and convenient walking, bicycling and rolling (active transportation) options in the city. We are working to develop a vision for an active transportation system for all-ages and all-abilities that provides quiet, low-stress, enjoyable routes for people to get to and from their homes, shops, schools, work, and parks. The plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in Bloomington.
