SIDEWALKS, BIKE LANES AND ROADS

Mennonite Village & Memorial Middle School, 11/12/98

• Would prefer curbside sidewalks; set back sidewalks are more expensive and provide less vision for vehicles. Tree roots also destroy sidewalks and streets. (O.K. if select appropriate trees.)
• Sidewalk or path needed between Brookside and Mt. View on Waverly Drive (east side of street)
• Like the system of bike lanes in the city.
• Could street islands be painted with reflective paint for visibility?
• More pedestrian islands needed on Santiam and Pacific (especially near Waverly Park).
• Bicycle lanes are a benefit to wheelchair use also.
• Many motorists don't realize that motorized wheelchairs and carts can legally and safely travel on bike lanes provided they have the necessary signs and lights.
• In areas near schools without sidewalks, grants may be available for new sidewalks (needed for safety).
• All sidewalks need curb cuts for wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles and other wheeled appliances.
• Setback sidewalks are expensive to maintain and look bad soon with no upkeep.
• Setback sidewalks make a great neighborhood - 'friendly factor'.
• Bike/Recreation trail to Corvallis via River.
• Remove yellow lines on North Albany Road where appropriate.
• Look for ways for traffic to move more smoothly.
• Additional sidewalks and remove ditches in North Albany.
• Examine speed limits and safety relative to new developments and traffic density along:
  North Albany Road
  Gibson Hill Road Quarry
  Springhill Road
  Scenic Drive
• Turn lanes on North Albany Road at North Albany Middle School.
• More Recreation trail development in North Albany.
• Sidewalks on all streets, particularly on streets where they do not exist.
• Write code to encourage neighborhood stores.
• School district needs to work out agreement to set aside land for the North Albany Road/school entrance.
• Drive lane redesign.