I wonder, do they think the improvements proposed for Herrlinger park are enough that it will increase the bike/pedestrian traffic to the point that they NEED a dedicated path? I just feel like this is a misplaced path to nowhere.
Other areas in the community are much less connected and are less safe to walk or ride a bike (like the west side of town). IDK, I feel like this is a waste of money and resources.
That's the thing --- anyone who uses a bicycle and looks at the bike path will rarely, if ever, use it.
Why?
The things cyclists hate to do more than anything else is stop. You lose all the momentum and energy after you getting for a while. Coming to a complete stop can ruin a good ride like nothing else. And when you look at this proposed path, cyclists will stop at Main Street, Franklin Street, Canal Street and Race Drive -- bascially every intersection.
I don't think this will be well received by the cyclist community.
I randomly glanced down Crawford street today and it occurred to me that something that street could sure use is for the power lines to be buried. Sheesh, the whole east curb lawn looks like an electrical substation.
True. There is a wire collection there on the east side near the print shop. Underground utilities and more trees would do wonders for a fraction of the cost.
I am a bit more skeptical. I don't have a problem with the bike lanes, but the east side is already fairly well-connected with bike infrastructure. I would much rather see bike lanes go into other neighborhoods that need the connectivity.
Just to be clear, if they get the larger grant ($750K) they will put the money into Herrlinger park and that area of Crawford St., but if they don't the money will go to the LCC and work on ramps?
After living in one of the "lower" income areas in Troy for a number of years, it's refreshing that they're recognizing those citizens deserve parks that are more than just grass space. That was the most frustrating part of living RIGHT NEXT to the park while my kids were growing up. Fantastic back yard, but nothing really to do in it.
You said the proposal DOES include playground equipment? I think that's important. Even up into early middle school kids will still PLAY given the chance. It would be great if future plans for these areas of Troy included a splash pad. McKaig Race Park is a good centralized area for that....
Yes. If the larger grant is received, all the funds will go towards the Herrlinger/Crawford projects. If the city doesn't receive the grant, the city will still get $150K and make the improvements to the Lincoln Center. The proposal includes a new piece of playground equipment with a rough cost of $33,000.
I think your idea of a splash pad is nice, and I would have thought Herrlinger would have made a good candidate for such an improvement.
Ugh, the path issue again.
I wonder, do they think the improvements proposed for Herrlinger park are enough that it will increase the bike/pedestrian traffic to the point that they NEED a dedicated path? I just feel like this is a misplaced path to nowhere.
Other areas in the community are much less connected and are less safe to walk or ride a bike (like the west side of town). IDK, I feel like this is a waste of money and resources.
That's the thing --- anyone who uses a bicycle and looks at the bike path will rarely, if ever, use it.
Why?
The things cyclists hate to do more than anything else is stop. You lose all the momentum and energy after you getting for a while. Coming to a complete stop can ruin a good ride like nothing else. And when you look at this proposed path, cyclists will stop at Main Street, Franklin Street, Canal Street and Race Drive -- bascially every intersection.
I don't think this will be well received by the cyclist community.
I randomly glanced down Crawford street today and it occurred to me that something that street could sure use is for the power lines to be buried. Sheesh, the whole east curb lawn looks like an electrical substation.
True. There is a wire collection there on the east side near the print shop. Underground utilities and more trees would do wonders for a fraction of the cost.
I like this plan. Sidewalk upgrades = good. Bike lanes that are not on the road = good. Park amenities = good.
I am a bit more skeptical. I don't have a problem with the bike lanes, but the east side is already fairly well-connected with bike infrastructure. I would much rather see bike lanes go into other neighborhoods that need the connectivity.
Just to be clear, if they get the larger grant ($750K) they will put the money into Herrlinger park and that area of Crawford St., but if they don't the money will go to the LCC and work on ramps?
After living in one of the "lower" income areas in Troy for a number of years, it's refreshing that they're recognizing those citizens deserve parks that are more than just grass space. That was the most frustrating part of living RIGHT NEXT to the park while my kids were growing up. Fantastic back yard, but nothing really to do in it.
You said the proposal DOES include playground equipment? I think that's important. Even up into early middle school kids will still PLAY given the chance. It would be great if future plans for these areas of Troy included a splash pad. McKaig Race Park is a good centralized area for that....
Yes. If the larger grant is received, all the funds will go towards the Herrlinger/Crawford projects. If the city doesn't receive the grant, the city will still get $150K and make the improvements to the Lincoln Center. The proposal includes a new piece of playground equipment with a rough cost of $33,000.
I think your idea of a splash pad is nice, and I would have thought Herrlinger would have made a good candidate for such an improvement.