Summary of Walk Audit #2

Photo Location: Crossing over the SCRG across from Bluff Lake

While the majority of the walk from Lincoln College of Technology to the Sand Creek was along wide and protected sidewalks with clear crosswalks, challenges were encountered along E 45th Ave and south on Havana as we approached the Greenway. Along E 45th Ave, these challenges included: deteriorating sidewalks making travel difficult for wheelchair users; lack of marked crosswalks; and sidewalks to “nowhere”. Along Havana, challenges include: crosswalks without pedestrian lights; sidewalks to “nowhere”; bus stops lacking shelters and/or benches; and high speed traffic.

Recommendations: ● Sidewalks and crosswalks along E 45th Ave: Repair deteriorating sidewalks; design pedestrian, wheelchair, and bicycle friendly infrastructure including marked crosswalks ● Sidewalks and crosswalks along Havana: Install pedestrian lights at crosswalks, especially the on and off ramps to I-70; fix sidewalks to “nowhere” (see images below)

● Public Transportation: Ensure all bus stops have shelters and benches ● Wayfinding: Install wayfinding signs indicating location of and distance to the

Greenway; install interpretive signs; install welcome signs indicating arrival at the

Greenway ● Access to the Greenway: Create a clearly marked crosswalk with pedestrian light at the point where the sidewalk ends (see image below); clearly mark access to Greenway; explore “desire trail” shortcut and if a new access point is needed and/or indicate access with signage (current desire trail is causing erosion); work with Bluff Lake Nature Center to integrate proposed new entrance to Bluff Lake; install more benches along Greenway