BAC Wants to Make Sure Park & Portland Lanes Are Done Right
Left: Example of County design; Right: Example of BAC proposed idea
At their September meeting, the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee took steps to advocate for the Park & Portland Ave redesign to be as safe as possible for bikers.
Following recommendations by the Engineering Subcommittee, the BAC wants Hennepin County to reconsider how they will configure the lanes near the intersections by Lake St. As of now, the County is proposing that the bike lanes will be dashed upon approaches to these intersections to allow for cars to make right turns across the lanes.
However, members of the BAC expressed concern that, by this design, cars would begin queuing in the bike lanes during rush hour. Committee member Robin Garwood suggested that there should be a right-turn lane to the right of the bike lane, and to allow for cars to pass through the bike lane well ahead of the intersection in order to avoid obstructions. Robin’s idea was supported by other members of the committee and the resolution was passed.
In related actions, the BAC formally supports the County plan to add a stoplight where Park Ave intersections with the Greenway ramp.
Take an Open Streets picture
A picture of some of the fun from Lyndale event from Jay Gabler.
Are you going to Open Streets / Harvest Fest on Lowry Avenue tomorrow? If so, share pictures of your experience on Facebook or Twitter for a chance to win a free year membership in the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition and goodies.
Here's what you do:
Post pictures of your fun at (or on the way to) Open Streets on Facebook or Twitter while linking to the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition (either on FB or with @mplsbike). Pretty easy!! And if you are having lots of fun, post multiple pictures. We'll enter you in the contest pool for each of up to 4 pictures with links.
Here's what you can get:
On Sunday, we'll randomly choose 3 people who posted a picture to win a free year membership in the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition along with a goodie bag that includes:
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A Coalition t-shirt and an Open Streets t-shirt -
A Coalition over-the-shoulder bike bag -
A Coalition spoke card -
Some discounts to local businesses
As a member of the Coalition, you will also get free access to member-only events (the next of which will be a party on Oct. 27).
Happy Facebooking and Tweeting!
