2b. Harwood bike & pedestrian path-comment letter

Harwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Study - 2007 4. Alternatives 4.1 Alternative 1 The recommendation of this alternative is: i. To upgrade existing roadway/sidewalk system ~ Provide pedestrian scale caution beacons at: . Ramp and bridge intersections on the east and west side ~ Upgrade existing sidewalk along Dakota Avenue (-16 Provide pedestrian/bike signs at: . Ramp and bridge intersections on the west and east sides ~ Provide curb/buffer along Dakota A venue ~ Improve/Pave the shoulder along Dakota A venue . Pave the existing shoulder along Dakota A venue from Main Street to Rivershore <'f& Provide crosswalks/delineation at : . On and Off ramps . Rivershore Drive . River Tree Drive . Interstate Boulevard . Lind Boulevard (16 Address visibility issues relative to the on road facility Conceptual Figures: Feasibility for Construction: The proposed recommendations are technically feasible for construction within the suggested short term time frame. Cost Evaluation: The total estimated cost for this alternative is approximately $132,000 (plus design and administration). For details refer to Section A.2. Environmental Impacts: This project might have some very short term negative impacts due to dust, noise and vibration during the time of construction, but it should be noted that the project will result in positive benefits to the bike and pedestrian facility users. Most of the construction for the project will use the right of way owned by the county and will not affect any private property. The construction will not have disproportionate negative affects on any minority or low income neighborhood. Conclusion: Fargo - Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments - 1O-