The River of Grass Greenway (ROGG) Coalition (a BWL supporter organization) sent a letter to FDOT Secretary Hattaway asking FDOT to consider rumble strip alternatives that would be amendable to cyclists. We'll keep you updated as the project moves forward.
From: Maureen Bonness [mailto:bonness@infionline.net]
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:10 AM
To: Billy.hattaway@dot.state.fl.us
Cc: johnny.limbaugh@dot.state.fl.us; Patty Huff; Michelle Avola; Darla Letourneau
Subject: US41-Everglades rumble strips
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:10 AM
To: Billy.hattaway@dot.state.fl.us
Cc: johnny.limbaugh@dot.state.fl.us; Patty Huff; Michelle Avola; Darla Letourneau
Subject: US41-Everglades rumble strips
RE: US41
shoulder-widening project in eastern Collier County
Dear Secretary Hattaway
First, I applaud FDOT for taking on this project, for the
safety of cyclists and motorists.
Cyclists such as myself are concerned about the placement
of rumble strips within the shoulder after construction is finished. According to a conversation with Janet Cook
this morning, FDOT is considering alternatives that would be amenable to
cyclists, yet within safety compliance.
It is unknown when a final decision will be made.
Certainly there must be an engineering solution to
creating an audible warning for motorists approaching a culvert/bridge, without
rendering the shoulder completely un-bikeable.
The design utilized on this project may become a model for shoulder
improvements for the 16-mile segment of US 41 WEST of Everglades City, where
bridges/culverts are numerous and rumble-strips nearly continuous.
Thank you for your consideration on the rumble-strip
issue. For cyclists, it is a very
serious safety issue.
Sincerely,
Maureen Bonness
River of Grass Greenway Executive Committee www.evergladesROGG.org
These auditory rumble strips could be replaced by cookies placed on the fog line.
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