Connect 36

Bicycling from Boulder to Denver requires careful planning and a willingness to navigate the highways, but new changes may spin the wheels in our favor. CDOT released yesterday an Environmental Impact Statement, addressing necessary improvements for the U.S. 36 corridor. The proposal comes as a response to the growing desire for sustainable transportation solutions, and the need to meet the National Environmental Policy Act. One phase of the 1.3 billion dollar project includes linking the South Boulder Creek Trail to Coal Creek Trail in Louisville. The connection would remove anxiety of riding the road by providing a continuous bike path to Denver. Boulder County’s director of transportation places emphasize on a “progressive approach to solving a mobility problem.” As a biker, I am thrilled to see CDOT considering all vehicles (especially the bicycle).

The project remains in the planning stages, but the Boulder community has expressed a positive response. City transportation director, Tracy Winfree sees the project as an opportunity for choice. The project improves local infrastructure, while setting a model for other cities to follow. Here’s hoping the project takes off, and we can all hit the trail to Denver.

To learn more about this plan check out today’s article in the daily camera: http://www.dailycamera.com/archivesearch/ci_13697443?IADID=Search-www.dailycamera.com-www.dailycamera.com

Pedestrians Really Don't Hate Bikers

I was on campus today talking with a friend and a biker zooms by. He drops his keys and I kid you not, everyone within a radius of 10 feet said to the guy, "you dropped your keys." Integrity still lives among us in these dim ages. He had a pleasant look on face that showed immense gratitude. It just goes to show us that pedestrians and bikers don't always hate each other. We're all human, and humans care. So whatever grudge you have against pedestrians or bikers, try to lay back a little bit. Life does go on if you don't make it to your destination punctually.