tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post3404279471666430482..comments2024-03-25T17:49:41.408-07:00Comments on Salem Breakfast on Bikes: Crossing 12th at Mill StreetSalem Breakfast on Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-28003441276304025772009-11-09T13:15:46.610-08:002009-11-09T13:15:46.610-08:00Well...aside from the politics of condemnation, th...Well...aside from the politics of condemnation, there are several advantages to street-level improvements. As you know, stairs don't help bicyclists much. Also, the southern terminus of the promenade is abrupt and very coarse gravel, and the draft plan will make smooth the connection between the promenade and Mill street. Finally, a street level crossing of 12th also helps those who wish to go south on 12th rather than through the WU campus. <br /><br />So no matter what happens with the bridge, fixing that intersection at street level is a good idea; and opening the bridge to the public no substitute for fixing the intersection.Salem Breakfast on Bikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-24658215600467151262009-11-09T11:17:56.251-08:002009-11-09T11:17:56.251-08:00The City should simply condemn the bridge through ...The City should simply condemn the bridge through eminent domain, allow Willamette to lock up the far side, and build a stairs back to ground level right at Mission Mill Museum -- that way, everyone can use the bridge and the security concerns for Tokyo University & Willamette are addressed.Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731260619465817652noreply@blogger.com