BIKE: Pfluger Bridge Extension Project [website to contain new info]

[Eric Anderson]

Pfluger Bridge Extension Project

Rather than try to describe the various alternatives under consideration,
or present my own opinions how the bridge should be completed, I would
urge you to learn more about the project. The Pfluger Bridge Extension
Project Website already contains a wealth of information and background,
and will soon host links to pdf files depicting eight possible bridge
alignments. Other details will be posted including alignment length, grade
change/cumulative grade change figures, and ease of connections to Lance
Armstrong Bikeway, Market District, Seaholm, etc.

Pfluger Bridge Extension Project Website
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/pflugerbridge_planning.htm

Project consultants from HDR engineering and ROMA design group have also
promised an on-line comment form, intended to gauge preferences from the
many constituencies interested in the project. Make an effort to visit the
web-site, submit your comments, and talk to members of the Community
Advisory Group (CAG).

Primary concerns voiced at the October 13 CAG meeting included:
·	Ensure Bowie St. alignment through proposed Gables project on
Lumberman’s Tract, facilitating a Bowie St. underpass
·	Design and implement safe bicycle crossing at 6th and Bowie signalized
intersection, connecting to Henderson
·	Incorporate Lance Armstrong Bikeway into Pfluger Bridge extension
alignment between Cesar Chavez and 3rd St.

The following has been excerpted from the Pfluger Bridge Extension Project
Website:

A Community Advisory Group (CAG) has been created to represent stakeholder
groups and the general public. The Community Advisory Group convened for
its first time on June 24, 2004, and met again on October 13. This phase
of the Pfluger Bridge Extension Project will recommend to the City Council
a conceptual design for the bridge’s extension to the north. Council will
decide if we are to proceed to the construction phase.

Community Advisory Group Members include the following: Eric Anderson,
Friends of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway; Gary Bellomy, Texas ASLA Austin
Chapter; Jeb Boyt, Austin Metro Trails and Greenways /Austin Parks
Foundation/ Parks Board; Robin Cravey, Zilker Neighborhood Association;
Tommy Eden, Urban Transportation Commission; Susan Frost, Friends of the
Parks/South Bank Alliance; Perry Lorenz, West End Austin Alliance; Joan
Hyde, Design Commission; Jean Mather, South River City Citizens; Russell
McDowell, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association; Jennifer McPhail,
ADAPT/Mayor's Task Force on ADA; Craig Nasso, Downtown Commission; Leslie
Pool, Seaholm Reuse Planning Committee; Chris Riley, Planning Commission;
Bob Sessa, Bouldin Neighborhood Association; Jane Stanfeld, AIA Austin;
Michelle Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance; Stuart Werbner, Austin
Cycling Association 

Should you have any questions, please contact either Renee Orr at 974-7241
or Greg Kiloh at 974-7836.



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Eric Anderson <bikeeric>
(512) 476-7304


		
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