Hi Cycling Friends in SLC,
Those of us in Utah County would like a good route to come
and cycling in Salt Lake County and I suppose that you would like to come over
here too. Please check the web site in Pablo's message and give UDOT your
feedback and input.
Regards,
Stan Swallow, Utah Velo Club
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Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:19 PM
Subject: Feedback for Redwood Rd project
Stan,
Could you please pass this one to the Utah Velo Club?
A few weeks ago I attended a public scoping hearing at Saratoga Springs
where UDOT presented some proposals for the S.R. 68 upgrade project (Redwood Rd.
from Bangerter Hwy. to Pelican Point). Part of the proposal is to include
dedicated bike lanes. UDOT is now gathering public input about these
proposals.
I gave them my feedback on the importance of including bike lanes and they
encouraged me to have other cyclists give their input. Obviously, including the
dedicated bike lanes is an increase in the cost of the project, so they may be
better able to justify it if they have the backup of many individuals supporting
the proposal. UDOT has a web site where you can leave your input with them
online. (go to
www.udot.utah.gov/sr-68south and click on
Get Involved, right upper corner).Please take two minutes and leave your feedback supporting
bike lanes. Here are some points to remember, (a) this area of Redwood Rd. is
extremely dangerous, (b) this stretch of road is traditionally a prefered
cycling venue (ULCER, Tour of Utah, etc.), (c) there has been several cyclist
fatal accidents in this area, (d) dedicated bike lanes raise drivers' awareness
of bikes on the road.
I told people in UDOT that I would be sending this
information to the Utah Velo Club as soon as their website was up and
running. They were delighted and hopeful to hear from a lot of people. Let's let
them have it!
Thanks,
Pablo
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