Lake City Greenways August 2012
Streets are not pipelines for cars‌. Streets are for people!
Greenways are not pipelines for bicycles‌. Greenways are safer, healthier streets for all
What makes a good Greenway route? • Where are people walking now? • Stay off arterials • Optimally, under 1,000 vehicle trips per day • Good topography
BOTTOM LINE A pedestrian struck at 30 MPH has a 60 percent chance of survival
A pedestrian struck at 20 MPH has a 95 percent chance of survival
Portland’s Greenways come from PBOT
Seattle’s Greenways come from the wisdom of the community
Lake City Greenways—newest group— gets core support
39th Avenue Greenway NE 50th to NE 80th Bryant/View Ridge
Curb extensions and ramps with plantings
More trees!
Streets are for people-- some are special
Street Art!
Our “Creatives” can stretch their wings
Safe, healthy, calm, green, fun streets for all