Comments for “University of Alaska Fairbanks Bicyclist Safety Proposal”
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To add to the previous comment, the snow berms from plowing the road in winter make it difficult to see cars on the road when coming from the bike path. The snow at the top of the hill sometimes makes stopping awkward as well, as there are piles of snow in the middle of the bike path.
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I have personally almost been hit by 2 cars running the stop sign coming down the hill. Both noticed there were no other cars present, and did not see me proceeding through the intersection. There should be cross walks or something to alert drivers to the fact pedestrians or cyclists may be present.
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This road is very icy during break-up, as there is nowhere for the water to drain during the day. Large standing pools of water, a narrow road, and ice during freezing temperatures at night make the road dangerous. Also, the sidewalk is not good for riding, as it is narrow, full of driveways and often parked cars block views of the road.
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The lack of a shoulder is also troubling for rollerskiers, who have to use this road several times per day. Also, gravel is rarely swept from the road. Widening would definitely be helpful.
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I'm not sure if this is a bike path, but if it is, it would be great to create a pedestrian walkway and a bike path separately so that pedestrians would be more safe from speedy bicyclists.
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The exit off the bike lane towards Madcap is great (I am especially a fan of the little stop sign), but it is impossible to use in the winter when the snow is not cleared from it.
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In the summer I like to ride with my six year old out to the Gardens. It's a dangerous ride with no shoulder for us to ride on.
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Not a safety issue as such - the commuter trail is an excellent alternative to the dangers of W Tanana Drive, but is underused in the winter. Perhaps paving it should be considered - skiers have several other options for getting to the West Ridge anyway. If nothing else, it would be nice to have the trail leveled out (i.e. remove the cant) as it would make snow biking on it much easier.
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I have fallen hard when my bike hit gravel on this road, i flew over my handle bars onto the road, good thing no cars were coming, it was dark and icy.
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it's difficult to find a quick way from here to the west ridge. end up walking up stairs with my bike.
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I commute by bike and car on this road twice a day and given the lack of a proper shoulder, limited sight distance, overhanging trees and brush, drivers going over the posted speed limit, and the occasional parked car by the reindeer pens it's a dangerous entrance onto campus.
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There is no shoulder for most of Tanana Loop W. It's hazardous in good weather, and deadly in rainy and icy conditions. Morning and evening commute times are awful. The courteous drivers who give bicyclists room often end up head-on with oncoming traffic (often going over the posted speed limit). A proper shoulder the entire length of the road and including the cluster intersection of the pull-out and Yukon Drive would benefit drivers, cyclists, and walkers.
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When you ride your bike up the hill on Tanana Loop, it is difficult to turn left. There is not a good way to walk as a pedestrian here either.
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Bike Lane disappears during winter and becomes part of the cars every day paths
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Need a bike path!
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This is a crazy and confusing intersection. A roundabout would make everything so much easier.
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Agree with the other comments...this curve is such a dangerous spot. Limited site distance, no shoulder or bike path, speed limit of 35 (if the drivers obey it), with two-way traffic make passing bicyclists safely impossible. Much to chagrin of some drivers behind me, I'll wait to pass until it's safe to do so.
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This entire stretch of road from the Sheep Creek Rd Exn to the Roundabout is dangerous because of the lack of a shoulder for bicyclists and foot traffic. I drive this route every morning on my way into work and am very nervous about encountering pedestrians and cyclists commuting to campus without adequate reflective gear during the long dark winter season.
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I love the plantings in this area; however, when driving up from Farmers Loop, the shrubs and low light (in winter) at the top of the hill sometimes make it difficult to spot bicycles/pedestrians at this crossing that are coming up on "cut-through" bike trail from Farmers Loop
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VERY limited site distance and narrow corridor; also no road shoulder or bike lane.
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N. Tanana Loop needs to be made safe and open for use for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. If $ from DOT isn't available, I'd opine that UAF can do it for much less. While the current road base isn't up to official specifications, after decades of heavy construction traffic, I'd think the base is pretty well compacted. This can provide relief on Yukon Drive for access to West Ridge, including into Reichardt Bldg and much improved safety down Kuskokwim Way.
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High traffic area in very narrow corridor with no bike lane/shoulder. At delivery entrance/driveway for Arctic Health and with construction on West Ridge, have a great deal of large vehicle traffic at times (construction equipment especially in the summer months).
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Tanana Loop coming up (or down) connecting with Yukon Drive (by Butrovich) is a nightmare. There is no shoulder, it is dark, and it is difficult to pass a rider safely.
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Re 3 way intersection with 2 stop signs comment. I'm comfortable with it as is.
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Need a bike and pedestrian path from Thompson Drive to CCHRC and the new Sustainable Village.