http://www.localmotion.org/blog/2010/05/boulder/ Building a culture of walking and biking in northwest Vermont Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:41:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.localmotion.org/blog/2010/05/boulder/comment-page-1/#comment-3541 Kevin Kelley Tue, 18 May 2010 16:32:45 +0000 http://www.localmotion.org/blog/?p=830#comment-3541 Yes, Burl has a lot to learn from Bould, bikewise. I commuted from Boulder to Denver during the 08 Dem Con, and was pleased to see how relatively enlightened both places are in their transport policies/infrastructure. One nice touch, in addition to those Chapin and Beth mention, is the 6-bike racks on the Boulder-Denver commuter buses. CCTA should do the same, at least 6 mos of the year. I've been stranded more than once because the 2-bike racks were full. Boulder also has a better developed in-town bike lane/path system than does Burl, apart from the waterfront. Sorry to carp -- and I do appreciate all of LoMo's efforts and achievements -- but Winooski Ave from Pearl to Main streets is a cyclist death trap; street's in terrible condition, esp southbound and there's no space at all for bikes on a 4-lane road that's really the only convenient N-S route downtown. Yes, Burl has a lot to learn from Bould, bikewise. I commuted from Boulder to Denver during the 08 Dem Con, and was pleased to see how relatively enlightened both places are in their transport policies/infrastructure. One nice touch, in addition to those Chapin and Beth mention, is the 6-bike racks on the Boulder-Denver commuter buses. CCTA should do the same, at least 6 mos of the year. I've been stranded more than once because the 2-bike racks were full. Boulder also has a better developed in-town bike lane/path system than does Burl, apart from the waterfront. Sorry to carp — and I do appreciate all of LoMo's efforts and achievements — but Winooski Ave from Pearl to Main streets is a cyclist death trap; street's in terrible condition, esp southbound and there's no space at all for bikes on a 4-lane road that's really the only convenient N-S route downtown.

]]> http://www.localmotion.org/blog/2010/05/boulder/comment-page-1/#comment-3539 Chapin Spencer Mon, 17 May 2010 22:13:09 +0000 http://www.localmotion.org/blog/?p=830#comment-3539 Good ideas. Many of us on the trip did discuss how Burlington could explore a larger, more encompassing downtown district. Many of us were intrigued by the thought of having businesses within the waterfront and downtown area all working together to further strengthen Burlington's commercial core. Your experience in Maine, and your knowledge of Burlington, will be a valuable resource as we talk more. Stay in touch Beth! Good ideas. Many of us on the trip did discuss how Burlington could explore a larger, more encompassing downtown district. Many of us were intrigued by the thought of having businesses within the waterfront and downtown area all working together to further strengthen Burlington's commercial core. Your experience in Maine, and your knowledge of Burlington, will be a valuable resource as we talk more. Stay in touch Beth!

]]> http://www.localmotion.org/blog/2010/05/boulder/comment-page-1/#comment-3538 Beth Humstone Mon, 17 May 2010 21:03:23 +0000 http://www.localmotion.org/blog/?p=830#comment-3538 The Church Street Marketplace is Burlington's downtown "business improvement district." It does extend along several side streets now in addition to Church St. The Burlington Business Association covers a bigger area - I think most of downtown. I am on the board of the Portland (Maine) Business Improvement District and it covers all of downtown including the Old Port, the Arts District. As a resident, I am assessed fees to support the district. Burlington might want to consider bringing residents in to support the district. The Church Street Marketplace is Burlington's downtown "business improvement district." It does extend along several side streets now in addition to Church St. The Burlington Business Association covers a bigger area – I think most of downtown. I am on the board of the Portland (Maine) Business Improvement District and it covers all of downtown including the Old Port, the Arts District. As a resident, I am assessed fees to support the district. Burlington might want to consider bringing residents in to support the district.

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