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On Mar 31, 2016, at 7:10 AM, Jerry Foster <j3j3...@gmail.com> wrote:
Alison and Virginia's comments both say why bike lanes and shopping by bike are not just good for business, but good for *local* business. If you jump on a bike at lunch from Carnegie Center, for example, you're going to stay in WW for lunch. Although, the restaurant on Alexander in Princeton just by the canal is really good and not uphill, it would be bikeable from Carnegie Center.
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Personally, I would never ride a bike across those narrow bridges on Alexander between West Windsor and Princeton. Not recommended ! I dislike even driving across them.
OTOH, I do recommend a brisk walk after lunch. Weather permitting, I always used to do this and it got me going for the afternoon’s work.
John
Alison and Virginia's comments both say why bike lanes and shopping by bike are not just good for business, but good for *local* business. If you jump on a bike at lunch from Carnegie Center, for example, you're going to stay in WW for lunch. Although, the restaurant on Alexander in Princeton just by the canal is really good and not uphill, it would be bikeable from Carnegie Center.
Jerry
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On Mar 31, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Jerry Foster <j3j3...@gmail.com> wrote:
Agreed the bridge is narrow, but there is a well-used path along Alexander St for cyclists, joggers, etc. leading down to the D&R Canal path, see pic.
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<Princeton Alexander St Stony Brook Bridge by D&R Canal Path.jpg>
The other significant issue is the steep S-curve, not really conducive to biking between WW and Princeton. I have never seen a biker on it and even if there were bike lanes on CPB, I doubt that very many would attempt this crossing. It’s dangerous at best, plus it would be quite a hard pull coming back up.
John
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Certainly West Windsor residents would benefit. Those living in Canal/Colonnade Pointe and the Seminary housing would be able to ride on the road in a dedicated lane rather than on the sidewalk (as some now do) in conflict with pedestrians. While Virginia said she spoke with residents in the area who are not in favor of bike lanes, I have spoken to others who would welcome the change. I guess it depends on whom you talk to. Canal Pointe Boulevard is narrow and windy, making it dangerous as a four-lane road. This is an opportunity to improve safety as well as encourage more exercise.
Certainly West Windsor residents would benefit. Those living in Canal/Colonnade Pointe and the Seminary housing would be able to ride on the road in a dedicated lane rather than on the sidewalk (as some now do) in conflict with pedestrians. While Virginia said she spoke with residents in the area who are not in favor of bike lanes, I have spoken to others who would welcome the change. I guess it depends on whom you talk to. Canal Pointe Boulevard is narrow and windy, making it dangerous as a four-lane road. This is an opportunity to improve safety as well as encourage more exercise.As for the narrow lane for bikes and pedestrians on the Alexander bridges, one can refer to the bridges over the Delaware where cyclists must walk their bikes. The Alexander bridges is much shorter and, if there are pedestrians at the same time as cyclists, the cyclists can walk their bikes over the bridge. It’s a very short distance. After the bridge, one can pick up the path in Princeton.Having healthier people, whether they are WW residents or not, is in everyone’s interest.Sandy
On Mar 31, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Jerry Foster <j3j3...@gmail.com> wrote:
Agreed the bridge is narrow, but there is a well-used path along Alexander St for cyclists, joggers, etc. leading down to the D&R Canal path, see pic.
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One issue is that I don’t believe there is adequate warning to CBP motorists of upcoming intersections where people may be wanting to turn left. Motorists need to know that people may be waiting in the left turn lanes. You need sideways “T” signs (or crossroad signs where appropriate), well in advance of those intersections. I will drive it both ways tomorrow and do a full analysis.
A notorious example where such “T” signs are lacking is along 571 to either side of the Windsor Drive intersection. I have mentioned this time and again at town council meetings but so far no action has been taken.
Adequate warning alone may be sufficient to greatly reduce or even eliminate rear-end accidents and allow keeping the 4-lane striping. The road diet has too many negatives. This “cure” would be worse than the disease, in my opinion.
John
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