Comments for “2023 Billings Urban Area Long Range Transportation Plan - Draft Projects”
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I have commented on this before. I would like to add that as a gateway to our city, the Yellowjacket Trail from MSUB to the Rims could become a signature way to showcase our city as an active "healthy by design" destination for students and visitors to Billings. Let's think boldly!!
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Montana Avenue needs a barrier protected bike lane. Traffic is always 10-20 mph over the speed limit here, and though drivers are usually very good about moving over I have experienced some intentionally threatening drivers.
A protected bike lane immediately adjacent to the railroad would create a vital connection to downtown and an opportunity to replant the gaps between the many dead trees. The trees that are still there make a huge difference in thermal relief when biking here in the summer.
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The two car lanes are swept often on 2nd and 3rd dumping all of the gravel and potentially tire puncturing detritus directly onto the bike lanes. Can we please make it a priority to take a second sweeping pass down these streets to that they can be safely used by bicyclists as well.
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In my experience bike commuting over the last three + years between downtown and midtown Clark Ave is the most appropriate place to insert a protected two way bike and pedestrian connection to downtown. The stroad at Lewis Ave is not safe as traffic speeds are much higher and drivers often pass bicyclists too close at high speeds or tailgate even in icy conditions.
In an ideal world I would like to see the entirety of Clark Ave turned into a local car traffic only complete street. Clark already has extremely light car traffic and the connection at division could be easily converted for smooth bike access.
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ReplyGood idea - I always had Burlington in mind fora similar set up because it would extend naturally to the 5th Ave Corridor.
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With the projected growth north of Hwy 3, the speed on the Hwy needs to reduced, no passing signs, required the use of compression brakes, turn lanes or round-a-bouts need to be added to ensure safety on Hwy 3. The suggest speed of 50 is generally more like 55 - 65. This roadway is not being patrolled.
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With the development North of Hwy 3 from the airport to Zimmerman trail, there needs to be a plan for the Hwy 3 corridor to limit the number of access points onto the Hwy and to retain a beautiful west entrance to our city. Most visitors to Billings enjoy the view from the Rims. Why not ensure the natural beauty of this icon area is preserved.
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With the completion of the Skyline Trail, residents having to make 90 degree left hand turns across a busy lane of the Hwy 3 and now the trail, this has created a hazard. The speed needs to be reduced, a method to turn safely left and right to gain access to property on the south needs to be addressed.
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The Molt Hwy 3 connector study needs to be addressed. As traffic increases on Zimmerman Trail, an optional path off the Rims needs to be designed and built. Since this is a long time frame to complete, the project needs to start now.
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ReplyWidening the Ironwood train tunnel to allow for car traffic to hwy 3 would be a nice connector.
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The depot would be such a useful light rail stop - where would you put (and name) the others? I can see using an existing rail spur with stops at King, Monad/Amend, Ōx, Central/High Horse, Miles, Division (Central High), 29th, Depot, 2nd (Thirsty Street), 5th Ave (Tumbleweed), YAM, and dip under the 27th for the state's first "subway" to create the Civic Plaza terminus (Y, Lincoln, Library) -- it looks like a useful commuter line!
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ReplyIt looks like BNSF has options to cooperate on such projects. www.bnsf.com/ship-with-bnsf/rail-development/build-rail-served-facility/
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This is such a vast publically owned and maintained green area. Could it be utilised more for for active transport infrastructure by finishing a perimeter tree-lined path? (so much safer and quieter than the sidewalk on Central or the alley path on 19th.) More trees/bushes along the 19th alley might soak up some street noise for the folks along the road there.
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Central Ave - Shiloh Rd to 48th St West
Same comment as the Broadwater Ave reconstruction/widening. Making this a long straight stretch with dedicated left turn lanes the entire way will make it even more amenable to speeding and aggressive driving than it already is. All possible design tools must be used to build an improved street that prioritizes safety and speed/noise control through this residential area.
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Broadwater - Vermillion to Shiloh
When reconstructing this section of road, care should be taken not to make the road more amenable to speeding and aggressive driving. If constructed like other west end streets, as a long straight stretch with a dedicated left turn lanes along the entire stretch, this will become yet another west end speedway.
Also, the road should not encroach any closer to the existing multi-use trail on the north side of Broadwater. This trail is much safer and comfortable separated from the road as it is, as compared to the multi-use trail on Grand which is right along the road with little to no separation.
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April 22 2023
There needs to be a trail along 27th street as it is the most direct connection between downtown and the airport.
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This trail would certainly benefit more people who really need it to access places to work and study. Stagecoach serves recreation purposes for an exclusive neighborhood.
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