I’d settle for a red light crossing Wade avenue at North St. and on the north section of the crossing as well. I used to take West. St a lot through Five Points. Nowadays I avoid it because trying to cross it in the morning or evening during commute times is rough. Once you’re in Five Points, the biking isn’t bad. I wouldn’t argue against a new greenway regardless.
Nothing wrong with critical mass. I consider it to be people out riding and having fun which I feel people should be able to do in the city. If we want people off the roads, then put in good greenway infrastructure where people can ride as a group.
The best way would definitely be to normalize the act of riding for everything other than leisure. Biking to work is an example. Today I biked to the dentist and to get a haircut. I was asked about having a helmet from the hygienist. I explained how I biked there. This led to a discussion about how she biked a little and enjoyed it, but also doesn’t bike due to being too close to cars. I was walking out and someone made a mention about my Five Ten shoes. They explained they also biked at a time and don’t use clipless pedals due to an accident. During this trip I used my ebike and was in my jeans. I like to be someone who can help promote this idea that bikes can be used for normal everyday things while also wearing everyday clothes.
I also figure in the worst case, the bike does save me money. We are a one car household so avoiding a second car purchase is huge savings.
Glad nothing bad came out of it.
Riding in the lane shouldn’t be too bad. I’ve had to be in the lane quite a bit due to leaves. If you stay to the right-ish part of the lane, I think it will be viewed differently (especially if there are leaves). If they don’t like it, they can complain to city council that bikes are in the road.
I wish there was a way to get involved in clearing out these bike lanes. I’ve checked for job postings on the city site since I wouldn’t be against taking a part time weekend job in clearing them out. I haven’t really found anything. I don’t have the tools to do it. I would imagine simple leaf blowers should be ok. The other problem would be the leaf pickup.
That Wade / West crossing should just be grade-separated.
Wade already an under-engineered freeway feeder, jamming it up with another light right when the city is growing is silly. But it is really sad how it and Capital slice and dice some of Raleigh’s most walkable neighborhoods into isolated sections.
I’m all for grade-separated and would prefer it, but in the interest of cost and time, there really shouldn’t be an issue having a light. Especially considering that they’re all down Wade Avenue already.
It’s also not my highest priority personally since my location already puts me going down either Oberlin or St. Mary’s. I’ve looked at places over in 5 points (east of Glenwood) and had decided if I was to move there, I’d probably come down Glenwood Avenue instead of taking West St.
In collaboration with the City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) has identified the one-mile section of the Crabtree Creek Trail, between Kiwanis Park and Atlantic Avenue, as the City’s new Greenway Innovation Corridor. The Greenway Innovation Corridor is a segment of trail where the City will be able to test and monitor emerging technologies, applications and programing that can improve user experience and/or safety. In early 2025, PRCR will be applying a glow-in-the dark centerline along this section of trail. While the glow-in-the-dark centerline won’t provide enough light to fully extend operating hours, the intent is to evaluate its ability to assist commuters in completing the last part of their evening commute during winter’s early sunset period. Be on the lookout for updates on the glow-in-the-dark centerline project and other pilot programs for the Greenway Innovation Corridor in the future.
Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project
The City of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is conducting the Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project. This project, part of the 2022 Parks Bond, will include the rehabilitation of components of the Walnut Creek Trail between Lake Wheeler Road and Sunnybrook Road. Improvements include the complete replacement of structure #124, between Water Works St and S Saunders St, the replacement of deck surfaces of four other bridges from timber to concrete, the realignment of the Walnut Creek Trail along Water Works St and Fayetteville St, 5 new ADA accessible trail access points and more. To learn more about this project, please visit the Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project page.
McAdams is the consultant leading the Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project. They presented to BPAC in November on this project. Presentation begins at 15:50’
“Join us for a panel discussion where we will explore the possibilities for development around greenways and trails. We will discuss existing projects to highlight best practices and lessons learned, as well as future potential ideas for this type of development in the Triangle.”
Moderator: Chuck Flink, NCSU Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Develpment Program
Panelists:
Brian Leary, Highwoods
Dabney Sanders, Action Greensboro
Stephen Bentley, City of Raleigh
Drew Yates, Kane Realty
Not sure what either Highwoods or Kane have done w.r.t. greenways, but I guess we can find out.
A section of Walnut Creek Trail between Walnut Overlook Way and South New Hope Road (between mile markers 2.25 and 2.50) is closed due to fire damage sustained on December 24, 2024. The fire destroyed part of the wooden bridge on the greenway, and repairs will require significant time due to the unique materials and design.
Why Is There No Detour? Our team carefully explored detour options with the City’s Transportation Department, but unfortunately, a safe and feasible alternative route is not available for the following reasons:
· Lack of sidewalks: Continuous pedestrian infrastructure is not available in the area.
· Right-of-way limitations: There is no space available to create a temporary route.
· Safety concerns: Crossing New Hope Road safely would require installing a traffic signal or pedestrian beacon, which would take extensive time, planning, and money.
Timeline for Repairs Repairs to the wooden structure may take 2–3 months. This includes waiting for specialized materials, which have an estimated lead time of at least one month.
We understand how important this greenway is to the community and are working to complete the repairs as quickly as possible.
Questions or Concerns? Please call 919-996-4115 for more information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore the greenway structure.
Looks like it has not yet been updated on the Oaks and Spokes map, but the bridge appears to be just west of where the greenway crosses S. New Hope Rd.
We hear some people say that there’s a war on cars because of bike lanes, walkability, charging for parking, etc., I thought it would be fun to turn that silliness around and say that there’s “obviously a war on biking and walking” because this infrastructure has been burned. It was tongue in cheek.
