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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I have requested further information from city long range planning office.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> CCCNFBW <cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Merribeth Greenberg via CCCNFBW<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 17, 2019 11:31 AM<br><b>To:</b> CCCNFBW <cccnfbw@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Merribeth Greenberg <merribeth.manning@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [CCCNFBW] Westside Bike Mobility Project<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>When I read the minutes from last meeting, I noticed this was listed but has some incorrect info. So I thought I would Include some info from the website, the link for the website.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I voiced my options especially on the part of Kauffman and Columbia routes because of the bus access and how it would be restricted. I live at 32nd and Harney, so this effects my neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>The proposed north-south bikeway network includes Columbia Street, Daniels Street, and Lincoln/Kauffman Avenues, with protected bike lanes on busier Columbia and Lincoln/Kauffman corridors and a neighborhood greenway on Daniels. Providing safe bike facilities on these corridors involves tradeoffs—such as removing on-street parking on Columbia and Kauffman and reducing vehicle travel speeds—in order to increase safety for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of how they choose to get around. Implementation of the network is proposed to occur over several years, as funding becomes available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>In addition to safer bike facilities, the project also includes pedestrian improvements that will make it safer for people walking as well as people biking. Pedestrian improvements can include new crosswalks, traffic calming, spot sidewalk improvements, upgraded ADA ramps, enhanced lighting, and new street trees. These complete street improvements are intended to make Columbia safer for everyone who travels on the roadway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:22.7pt;background:#F5F2E9;font-size:2.2rem;overflow:hidden'><span style='font-family:"Dax Compact Medium",serif;color:#23424E;font-weight:normal'>Proposed Implementation Timeline<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>As part of a planned repaving project in summer 2019, the City proposes to construct protected bike lanes on both sides of Columbia Street for the section between Mill Plain and Fourth Plain, which would require removing on-street parking on both sides of Columbia. The protected bike lanes on Columbia would include a physical barrier, such as a stationary separator like a post or bollard, so people biking and people driving no longer have to share the road. The project would also include pedestrian improvements such as curb ramp upgrades, improved crosswalks, enhanced traffic calming, and priority at traffic signals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>The other segments of Columbia between Fourth Plain and 45th Street and between 6th Street and Mill Plain will be implemented in phases over the next few years as part of the City’s Pavement Management Program. Below is an outline of proposed phasing for the Columbia Street improvements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>2019: Columbia Street, Mill Plain to Fourth Plain<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>2020: Columbia Street, Fourth Plain to 33rd Street<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>2021: Columbia Street, 33rd Street to 45th Street and 6th Street to Mill Plain<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>There is currently no funding to construct the other routes included in the proposed north-south westside bikeway network, including the separated bike facility on Lincoln/Kauffman and the proposed neighborhood greenway on Daniels. These segments of the network would be implemented over time with funding from repaving projects and through future grant opportunities. Once funding sources are identified for the Lincoln/Kauffman and Daniels bike routes, the City will conduct additional analysis and public outreach in order to refine the design concept prior to implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:22.7pt;background:#F5F2E9;font-size:2.2rem;overflow:hidden'><span style='font-family:"Dax Compact Medium",serif;color:#23424E;font-weight:normal'>Project Background<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>The Westside Bike Mobility Project implements several existing City policies and plans. The <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/westside-mobility-strategy"><span style='color:#307296'>Westside Mobility Strategy</span></a> provides specific recommendations for further study as part of the Westside Bike Mobility Project. The City’s <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/complete-streets"><span style='color:#307296'>Complete Streets Policy</span></a> is intended to provide a safe, accessible transportation system that serves people of all ages and abilities, regardless of how they choose to get around. The project also responds to the City’s <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/citycouncil/page/strategic-plan"><span style='color:#307296'>2016-2021 Strategic Plan</span></a> goal of developing a safe, balanced, and innovative transportation system and specifically upgrading key bike and pedestrian corridors including Columbia Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>For more information on the project, read about the <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/project-phases-and-documents"><span style='color:#307296'>Project Phases and Documents</span></a>, <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/ways-get-involved-0"><span style='color:#307296'>Ways to Get Involved</span></a>, and <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/frequently-asked-questions-1"><span style='color:#307296'>Frequently Asked Questions</span></a>. You can submit comments into the project record at any time through the <a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/webform/comments-westside-bike-mobility-project"><span style='color:#307296'>online comment form</span></a>. All comments received regarding the project are shared with City Council as part of the public outreach summaries, which are continually updated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:22.7pt;background:#F5F2E9;font-size:2.2rem;overflow:hidden'><span style='font-family:"Dax Compact Medium",serif;color:#23424E;font-weight:normal'>Contact<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F5F2E9'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>Anna Dearman, Senior Transportation Planner<br><a href="mailto:anna.dearman@cityofvancouver.us"><span style='color:#307296'>anna.dearman@cityofvancouver.us</span></a><br>360-487-7738<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/westside-bike-mobility-project">https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ced/page/westside-bike-mobility-project</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Beth Greenberg</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>