The section of the Bikepath between College Street and King Street should be
relocated from the east side to the west side of the active rail line as a
result of the planned Commuter Rail project in 1999. The expanded Union Station
activities have already resulted in bicycle and pedestrian conflicts in this
area. The dramatic increase in rail traffic resulting from the Commuter Rail
project will create an unsafe bikepath crossing at King Street unless the
bikepath crossing at that point is eliminated.
Between College and King streets, a pedestrian promenade should be
constructed along the water’s edge. The Lake Champlain Basin Science Center
and the Lake Champlain Transportation Company have integrated the promenade into
their redevelopment plans.
In contrast to recommendations in past plans, the relocation of the Bike Path
in the Urban Reserve is no longer contemplated. Instead, a pedestrian path or
promenade should be created whenever possible extending from the southern end of
Perkins Pier to the northern end of the Urban Reserve. Any additions or changes
to bike and pedestrian ways in the Urban Reserve should consider possible
impacts on natural resources, waterfront access, future uses, and the separation
of different type of users.
Whenever possible, the bike path should be widened to a minimum of ten (10)
feet everywhere in the Urban Renewal area.
Bike racks (both open and covered), showers and locker facilities should be
encouraged in new development on the Waterfront. Bike racks should be added as
furniture along the bikepath.
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