Walnut Corridor Bikeway

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The Walnut Corridor Bikeway project is a direct response to the input received from the community and the technical work Town staff conducted during the recently completed Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP identified the Walnut Corridor Bikeway project as a “Multimodal quick win” in the proposed low-stress bike network. Based on this recommendation, staff and a consulting team will study and work with the community to prepare designs for the Walnut corridor between 15th Street and State Highway 257.

What is a Bikeway? 

Bikeways or "Bike Boulevards" use signs, pavement markings, lower posted speed limits and traffic

walnut street

The Walnut Corridor Bikeway project is a direct response to the input received from the community and the technical work Town staff conducted during the recently completed Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP identified the Walnut Corridor Bikeway project as a “Multimodal quick win” in the proposed low-stress bike network. Based on this recommendation, staff and a consulting team will study and work with the community to prepare designs for the Walnut corridor between 15th Street and State Highway 257.

What is a Bikeway? 

Bikeways or "Bike Boulevards" use signs, pavement markings, lower posted speed limits and traffic volume management features to balance the needs of people driving cars and riding bicycles. They are typical on local streets that are generally not efficient for vehicle through travel and are parallel to higher speed arterial streets. They commonly include way-finding signage with distance, direction, and destination information to help people navigate to major destinations near the corridor. The posted speed limits are often lowered to reduce crashes and the severity of injury if crashes occur. This speed limit reduction can also be accompanied by traffic calming features to control volume or speed.

The Walnut Street corridor was identified for these treatments based on the low vehicle volumes and possibility for a lower posted speed limit that could allow bikers to share the road with drivers.

National Association of City Transportation Officials: Bike Boulevards

Small Town and Rural Design Guide: Bike Boulevards

Schedule

Starting in August 2020, a project team comprised of city staff and consultants began working with the community to prepare design options for the corridor. During the months of September and October 2020 the team promoted and held several public input meetings to better identify project goals and review existing conditions. A summary of both were shared during a November 2020 Town Board work session. In January 2021, the project moved into the engineering phase in January 2021. Project construction, which was originally scheduled for the Summer of 2021 was delayed until September 2021. This phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2021.

Project Funding

This project is being funded by the Town's general fund.

Consultation has concluded
  • September Project Update

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    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 FlyerView of Walnut street with green grass and trees

  • July 2021 Project Update

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    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.


  • June 2021 Project Update

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    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.

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  • January Town Board Presentation

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    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)

  • January 2021 E-Meeting Material

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    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.


  • December 2020 E-meeting Materials

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    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

  • October 2020 E-meeting Materials

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    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