I noticed along with the widening of Hwy 13 east of Carbondale, IDOT is putting in an adjacent bike path. From what I remember, current Illinois law mandates, when expansion of roads like Highway 13 is undertaken, an adjacent bike path must be installed. A really good idea, esp. for a city like Carbondale, which positions itself as a bike friendly community and lies on one of the cross country bike routes.
It's too narrow for a safe bike path and is open to pedestrians as well. Not to mention the car exhaust filling the lungs of anyone using it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the turn lane into North Oakland before the church leading to W. Freeman is far too narrow to allow a right turn easily. What are the Carbondale road works thinking off - unless they want to contribute to the depopulation already happening here?
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