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The Bike Michiana Coalition is planning to support a legislative initiative in 2009. The topic was kicked around in an on-line discussion group, and a 10 question on-line survey was conducted.
Results of the survey are quite interesting, and can be seen here. Thanks to all who participated.
A team is being formed to work on this legislation, and to promote it. If you have questions about joining the team, please leave a comment. If you have any interest in joining the team, contact me at PTaylor574@comcast.net.
Twyckenham Across South Bend Ave: Will It Be Safe for Pedestrians & Cyclists?
Posted by Henry Scott on September 26, 2008
Pedestrian waiting to cross South Bend Ave
The Tribune posted a brief announcement yesterday that road work was set to begin Monday to connect Twyckenham Drive with its relatively new northern extension (north of South Bend Ave., along the Notre Dame campus).
I’ve been particularly interested in this intersection since moving to South Bend in 2003. Back then, Twyckenham had the only striped bicycle lanes in the entire city. Yet, they didn’t really go anywhere! The lanes started at Mckinley and stopped at South Bend Ave — just short of the most obvious destination: Notre Dame. For a northbound cyclist to reach Notre Dame, she would have to leave the bicycle lane and negotiate one of the most dangerous intersections in the entire city (see map and picture below).
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