Issue acknowledged - sent information to Engineering for investigation

Thank you for your prompt acknowledgement!

Here's the problem on Willard:

People on bicycles do not have a southbound 'lane' and have three options; the sidewalks that are crowded with neighbors and Champlain students, the wrong way in the established but unswept northbound bike lane, or the proper way in the street with a door zone and cars passing against oncoming traffic without concern for safe passing.

I recommend at least putting sharrows down three feet out from the parked car doors with proper signage. Ideally, on street parking would be removed and a dedicated bike lane would be placed.

Thank you for considering these ideas.

Just wanted to note that the Burlington Walk Bike Council (http://www.burlingtonwalkbike.org/node/24) is meeting Thursday, 4/23, at 5:30 PM at Rm. 12 in the lower floor of City Hall. It usually meets the fourth Thursday of every month. Nicole Losch, the Bike/Ped/Environmental Coordinator for the DPW, is usually in attendance, and this would be a good opportunity to express your concerns and get feedback. Although there is already an agenda for this meeting, there is frequently time for additional issues, particularly if enough people come with the same concern. I hope to see you there!

I saw the crew out today painting lines and stenciling for the northbound bike lane on Willard. Does this mean we will not be seeing a real solution for the southbound lane?

Toiletmanners: PlanBTVWalkBike is collecting public comments on their online mapping tool for creation of the citywide Master Walk and Bike Plan. You can map this location and add comments at http://www.planbtvwalkbike.org/ and it will be included in the planning process!

Toiletmanners (and anyone else who's interested): Here's a direct link to the mapping tool: http://www.planbtvwalkbike.org/get-involved/interactive-map/

Thanks! I already marked this issue on the map. I am hopeful that the bike/walk plan will address these infrastructure issues.

Yesterday I was assaulted by a road raging driver that didn't seem to care that I was riding my bicycle southbound on Willard legally. I want an update on this project.

What instigated the rage?

Me stopping for people in the crosswalk and a fundamental misunderstanding of the rights of bicycles in the road.

SCormier assigned this issue to SCormier

This issue was recategorized from Other to Capital improvements and long-term projects.

Last minute update: DPW staff is presenting this issue to the Public Works Commission tonight. The request is to switch the parking lane / bike lane to create a southbound bike lane between Maple Street and North Street.
Join the meeting at 6:30 pm at 645 Pine Street or watch live on CCTV. Pending the Commission's decision, another update will be provided and improvements will be planned for 2018.

What was the outcome of the Commission's vote?

The Commission voted for changing the parking configuration on Willard street with 1 dissenting vote.

Unfortunate for those who live on Willard St.

I'm not sure why you would say that. Only 5 spaces are going away, and that's because they obstruct sight lines. Everybody is getting something good.

Yeah, just think of all those poor unfortunate people who will have to cross the street to park their cars...

Or the 5 folks who live on the street who cant find parking.

That's a shame. If 5 people can't find parking on a street that was never full, then I suspect they aren't trying hard enough.

Just think; when the slower uphill bicyclists are in a bike lane, drivers can speed to their heart's content.

THANK YOU! The new bike lane is working great!

You can close this. Fixed!

The Department of Public Works has resolved this request. Thanks for helping to keep Burlington a great place to live and work.

The Department of Public Works has resolved this request. Thanks for helping to keep Burlington a great place to live and work.

Thank you! This change means there is now a southbound bike route through this part of town, where there used to be just two northbound options. Great to see DPW making changes that positively affect transportation options in Burlington!

Thanks for fixing this request!