Bike Path Opportunities |
Enhanced Access to North End |
The combined bike path / pedestrian walkway would provide a much needed access way to and from the North End of the City.
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Pedestrian and Biker Safety |
The proposed pathway would be considerable safer than the Farewell Street alternative for both bikers and pedestrians.
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Enhanced East Track |
All maintenance efforts and funding could be focused on the resulting single track. This could include upgrading the track [new ties and ballast] and providing proper storm water drainage.
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Elimination of Eyesore |
The walkway would provide access to the trackway for easier cleaning and maintenance.
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Ease of Maintenance |
Having a walkway would make it much easier to maintain both the railroad and the bike path.
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Acceptance of Responsibility |
The State of Rhode Island would be directly responsible for the maintenance of the combined bike path / pedestrian walkway.
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Lighting |
The area could be properly lighted as part of this construction effort. |
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Emergency Access |
The walkway would provide access for police and fire equipment to a currently closed area.
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Storm Drain / Sewer |
The current problem of storm water infiltrating the main sewer line that runs under the west track could be addressed without having to pay for rebuilding the west track.
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Please accept this as an open forum. If you have any additional ideas, please email them to me. I will add them to this list.
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