Walnut Corridor Bikeway

Contractors have been working along Walnut Street restriping the roadway. During work, cars are not permitted to park on the street.

⬇️ Read our flyer to learn more about the impact of the new roadway markings and learn more about how these changes will impact cars and bikes.

Walnut Corridor Bikeway September Flyer

Traffic changes are coming to the 7th and Walnut Street intersection. In an effort to improve bike and pedestrian access for the Walnut corridor bikeway and to reduce vehicle crashes, east and west vehicle traffic will be limited. Learn about current intersection challenges and how the new traffic design is intended to address those challenges.

We are making progress on the project and are excited to provide you with a few updates. Basic design improvements for the Walnut Street Bikeway are scheduled for later this summer with work happening in July and August. These improvements will provide designated roadway space for cyclists and improve intersection crossing safety for pedestrians.

Residents can expect to see:

• Crosswalk refuge islands at multiple locations on Walnut Street, including the 10th Street intersection. These are intended to create safer crosswalks and improve pedestrian visibility to vehicles.
• Curb extensions to reduce intersection crossing distances for pedestrians.
• Advisory bike lanes in the western section of the corridor. These lanes provide space for bikes along the roadway in narrower road sections while retaining existing parking areas for vehicles.
• Buffered bike lanes in the eastern section of the corridor. These lanes provide dedicated areas for bicyclists separate from cars.
• Intersection reconstruction at the Walnut Street and 7th Street intersection to reduce crash potential for cars, bikes and pedestrians. For more information visit the 7th Street project page.

Additionally, we will be posting new wayfinding signs for bicyclists. These signs are designed to promote biking and aid navigation. Click on the image below for more details. Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

The project team presented the proposed designs for 7th Street and Walnut Street at the January 25, 2021 work session. View the PDF presentation below. View the recorded meeting video at wtv8.windsorgov.com.

January Town Board Presentation (PDF)

Thank you to all community members that participated in the public input e-meetings held over the last few months. Your input helps guide the town planning, and helps us better serve you! The final public input meeting for the Walnut Corridor Bikeway Project was held on January 13. Community feedback has been gathered throughout the planning process and helped the project team refine proposed corridor designs. The finalized project designs will be presented to the Windsor Town Board at the January 25 work session.

If you missed the January meeting, or would like to revisit materials, please view the meeting recording below.

Windsor's 7th Street Transportation Study and the Walnut Corridor Bikeway Study were launched in September with the first community e-meetings held in early October. Over the last few months, the project team collected input on your experiences walking, bicycling and driving in both corridors and shared the results with the Town Board at a November work session. Staff has incorporated feedback collected during earlier meetings to create draft concepts that will be available for review.

Town of Windsor staff and the project team presented the draft concepts for both corridors during the December E-meetings. View the meeting recording and supplemental content below.

7th & Walnut Toolbox: Corridor Designs

Thanks to all who participated in the E-meetings on October 5th, 7th, and 8th. The presentation materials and a recording of the October 8th E-meeting are posted below. Please join us on November 9, 2020 at the Windsor Town Board E-Meeting at 5:30 PM to hear more about next steps.

Existing Conditions PowerPoint

Existing Conditions Map Walnut Street

Project Goals

Project Timeline