[MissoulaGov] Bikes on Sidewalks

[Russ Fletcher]

This has been a great discussion. I thank all who've contributed.
I hope you'll consider this as a way to continue and expand the dialogue:

> *From Roundabouts and Buses to Trails and Bike Lanes: How are 
> Missoula’s Transportation Systems Changing and What are the Plans for 
> the Future?*
>
> *Special Date - Tuesday, October 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.*
>
> *Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St.*
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> * *
>
> Roundabouts landscaped with shrubs, flowers and park-like settings are 
> beginning to crop up around Missoula. New sidewalks, bike lanes, 
> trails and bus routes allow Missoulians to navigate city traffic 
> safely and efficiently. In the past several years, Missoula’s 
> transportation systems have gone through a number of changes. What is 
> on the horizon for further improvements to our transportation systems? 
> Is more stimulus money available to help with future projects? How can 
> citizens participate in future transportation plans and projects?
> City Club Missoula’s October forum will look at these issues with a 
> panel of experts. Panelists include Ann Cundy, Office of Planning and 
> Grants Senior Transportation Planner; Steve King, Missoula Public 
> Works Director; and Nancy Wilson, Director of Association Students of 
> The University of Montana Office of Transportation.
>
> City Club Missoula forums are open to everyone; you do not need to be 
> a member to attend, however, reservations are required.
>
> Reservations for the October 13th, City Club Forum can be made by 
> e-mail to ccm at cityclubmissoula.org <mailto:ccm at cityclubmissoula.org> 
> or by calling 406-541-2489 by noon Friday, October 9th. Please 
> indicate if you want lunch ($11 for members, $16 for nonmembers) or 
> the no-lunch option of forum only for $5.
>
> Please cancel if necessary by the reservation deadline. Payment is 
> required for late cancellations and unclaimed reservations. We 
> encourage you to find a substitute to claim your reservation.
>
> For more information about City Club Missoula, visit 
> http://www.cityclubmissoula.org or call 541-CITY (2489).
>


Bob Giordano wrote:
> I think it is critical to talk about safe cycling conditions on downtown
> streets along with sidewalk discussions.  At Free Cycles, we require a
> bikewell safety and maintenance class before someone builds a free bike.
> Well over 500 went thru the class last year.  Some are homeless, some are
> prelease from prison, many are students, many everyday people, and so on. 
> People generall do not want to ride on the sidewalk, but feel unsafe on
> some arterials.
>
> That is one major reason MIST advocates for 6 (or 7) foot bike lanes, out
> from car doors, maintained weekly, and connected (for arterial roads).
> Trails and a good neighborhood network provide further options. In essence
> we have 3 bike systems connecting into one network: neighborhoods,
> arterials, trails...
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