Meeting is TUESDAY , not Monday.

Sorry

Jan. 23 (tomorrow Monday) the Thurston County Parks Board will make
its recommendation on the gates v. bollards (a thin centrally placed
yellow post) issue for the Chehalis Western and Yelm-Tenino Trails.
We urge you to attend.   Your presence would reflect the degree of
concern about this issue in the cycling community. Feel free to pass
the word along.

Details and directions:

Thurston County Parks Board
January 23, 2007, 6:30 PM meeting
Thurston County Courthouse Complex
Rm 280, Commissioners Hearing Room
Lakeridge Dr., SW

(The Courthouse is on top of the western hill above Deschutes parkway
at the south end Capital Lake, and next to Red Lion)

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Long awaited, it's now official!  I hope you can join us -

Thera Black

Thurston Regional Planning Council

2424 Heritage Court SW, Ste A

Olympia, WA  98502

360.956.7575 ext 2545 (phone)

360.956.7815 (fax)

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From: Bicycle Alliance of Washington <bikeinfo@...>
Subject: BYKE BYTES E-NEWSLETTER

BYKE BYTES: Bike More, Drive Less, Get Active
An E-newsletter from the Bicycle Alliance of Washington
www.bicyclealliance.org
Submit a news item:  mailto:louisemc@...
January 5, 2007
 

1.      Transportation Lobby Day Set for February 6 in Olympia

2.      Seattle Bicycle Master Plan

3.      Blueprint for a Bikeable City – January 5

4.      White Center Open House – January 9

5.      Get Lit Washington

6.      Twenty Years of Bicycle Advocacy!

7.      Safe Routes Training in Mt Vernon – February 2

8.      Bike Expo – Help Us Staff Our Booth!

9.      Volunteer of the Month

Transportation Lobby Set for February 6 in Olympia

Transportation Lobby Day
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 9am
United Churches at 11th & Capitol Way in Olympia

 
Heads up, bicycle advocates!  The Bicycle Alliance of Washington and other like-minded groups are organizing Transportation Lobby Day.  Join us as we work to advance these legislative priorities:
 
1)  Educating legislators about carbon assessments and the budget impacts of more autos. Lead by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, the Sierra Club and Cascade Bicycle Club.
2)  Mobility Education legislation.  Driver’s Education changed to include the Basics of Bicycling, Riding a Bus, and driving a car.  Spearheaded by Feet First, and Representative Dave Upthegrove.
3)  Revising Transportation Goals:  moving people and goods not cars lead by Transportation Choices and others.
4)  Additional revenue and policy changes for local bike lanes, sidewalks and transit.  This is an umbrella for Complete Streets and will be lead by the Bicycle Alliance and others. 
Additionally, we’ll support anti-cell phone legislation and continue our other priorities like funding for Safe Routes to School.
 
Save the Date and then call your legislator for an appointment February 6th.  Details about carpools, vanpools and house stays will be available after the 15th of January.  We plan to invite the new House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn, and Senate Transportation Chair Mary Margaret Haugen to speak.
 
Partial list of participating groups include Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Feet First, Transportation Choices Coalition, Futurewise, Cascade Bicycle Club, People for Puget Sound, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, American Lung Association of Washington, Washington Transit Association.
 

Seattle Bicycle Master Plan

 
A draft version of the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan is nearly ready for comments.  This is your chance guide a city wide network of bike facilities.  Visit the City of Seattle website at www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaster.htm.  The Bicycle Alliance of Washington has actively participated at the public outreach meetings and serves on the Citizens Advisory Committee.  The plan is being written by Toole Design Group.  Don’t miss this opportunity to change the course of bicycling in Seattle for the next 20 years.
 
 

Blueprint for a Bikeable City – January 5

 
“Blueprint for a Bikeable City” is the topic for the next monthly Green Film Series this Friday, January 5th.   Films begin at 7:30pm at 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle and our co-host will be the Sierra Club Seattle Group. Playing along with the short film Easy Rollin’ by filmmaker Hadas Levy, our feature film will be "We Aren’t Blocking Traffic! We Are Traffic" about the evolution and history of the “Critical Mass” bicycle movement.  Films will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the Cascade Bicycle Club, Transportation Choices Coalition, Feet First and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. For more information go to  http://www.hazelfilm.org/greenfilms.html.

White Center Open House – January 9

King County is asking for input on how to make SW 98th Street more inviting for pedestrians and bicyclists between the White Center business district and the new Greenbridge housing area.  The Road Services Division will host a public open house for the project on Tuesday, January 9 from 7-9 p.m. at White Center Heights Elementary School, 10015 6th Avenue SW.  For more details:  http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/transtoday/2006news/dec/tt122606.htm#feature5
 

Get Lit Washington

 
Lights are key to making a cyclist a visible and safe user of roads and paths after dark.  Unfortunately, many bicyclists ride at night without them.
 
The Bicycle Alliance plans to launch Get Lit Washington this spring to directly address this problem, and we are currently seeking donations to help fund it.  For every dollar raised until March 1 (up to $2500 in donations) the Bicycle Alliance will match dollar for dollar to fund this program.  Checks payable to the Bicycle Alliance of Washington in any amount may be sent to:
 
Bicycle Alliance of Washington
Get Lit Program
PO Box 2904
Seattle, WA 98111
 
Get Lit Washington is inspired by the original Get Lit program in Portland, Oregon.  Created by Jef Bernards, Get Lit provides inexpensive front and rear bike lights to unlit riders.  Get Lit Washington will have an immediate positive effect on the night cycling safety of unlit riders, raise awareness of bikes as vehicles, and draw attention to the legal requirement that cyclists have lights.
 
Planet Bike has agreed to provide front and rear lights in bulk quantities at favorable prices.  $2500 will help us equip 200 low-income cyclists with lights. We plan to introduce this program in Seattle, Spokane, Olympia and Bellingham.
 
To learn more about Get Lit Washington or to get involved, contact Kent Peterson, Commute Programs Manager, at 206.224.9252 or kentp@....

Twenty Years of Bicycle Advocacy
 
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, that’s twenty years of education, advocacy, outreach and legislative successes.  We’re planning a series of anniversary parties around the state.  Please call Barbara at (206) 224-9252 if you would like to host a party in your town.
 

Safe Routes Training in Mt Vernon – February 2
 
The all day training is scheduled for February 2, 2007 in Mt. Vernon at the Skagit Valley Hospital.  For more information, contact Dave Janis at 206.224.9252 or davej@....  Information is also posted at  http://www.bicyclealliance.org/saferoutes/classes.php.
 
To register, contact:

Liz McNett Crowl
Skagit Valley Hospital
Mount Vernon
Phone:  360-428-2331
Fax:  360-428-8222
Email:  LCrowl@...
 

Bike Expo – Help Us Staff Our Booth!

Save March 10th and 11th for the Greater Seattle Bike Expo and volunteer at the Bicycle Alliance Booth. We’ll be sending out details like shift hours and focus of our materials later this month.  Stay tuned.
 
Volunteer of the Month

 
There literally would not be a Bicycle Alliance of Washington without Amy Carlson.  Amy helped found the organization in 1987 and has served on our Board ever since, taking on the role of President on several occasions.  She is leaving the Board this year, but none of us can imagine this organization without her!  Thank you, Amy!
 
The Bicycle Alliance is a non-profit VOLUNTEER POWERED organization.  We work for you, but also, we NEED you.  We need advocates in every county across the state.  We have an ongoing need for office volunteers: data entry, filing and other tasks always need to get done.   Our annual auction would not happen without over 100 people giving generously of their time.  And there are always special tasks for special skills that can help the cause of bicycling in Washington.  Your skill can help bicyclists across the state!  Call or email Mark if you are able to help out. 206/224-9252 markc@....

Over 1700 Share the Road license plates sold!

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SAVE THE DATE
Transportation Lobby Day
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 – all day
110 11th Ave SE
(11th and Capitol Way)

Join with the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Transportation Choices, Sierra Club, Feet First, and many other non-profits for the first annual healthy, transportation Lobby Day.  (The specifics of the day will be posted at  http://www.bicyclealliance.org in early January.)
Our priorities include:
1)  Increased funding and policies to support bike lanes and sidewalks – a complete streets umbrella package.  We’ll pursue education and legislation opportunities.
2)  Educate legislators about carbon assessments and greenhouse gases.
3)  Mobility education.  Change drivers’ education to include bicycle, pedestrian and transit education. 
4)  Work to revise State transportation goals with education and legislation.
Additionally we'll support cell phone legislation.  We'll also be there to oppose any “bad” bills and support other legislation as needed.
 
 http://www.theunitedchurches.org/findus.htm  Direction to church. 

Barbara Culp
Executive Director
Bicycle Alliance of Washington
PO Box 2904
Seattle, WA 98111
206/224-9252
206/384-9629 (cell)

Bicycle Alliance of Washington advocates for bicyclists and a bicycle-friendly Washington.

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In Thurston County, WA, we have been working on a rail-trail for the
past decade or so, doing the easy stuff first and creating a
constituency of trail users. All the "low-hanging fruit'' had "been
picked" and the remaining part of the trail, called the "Bridging the
Gap Project" which will join the two sections of trail. While only
about .7miles long, it crosses two major arterials AND Interstate 5.
It's a major undertaking to say the least, but a stalwart group
(mostly staff and electeds from the region!) kept meeting to
strategize on what to do. It was clear the project's price tag would
require serious federal assistance. Then came the word that Rep.
Brian Baird was going to be in town, right before the last
reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU (federal transportation funding bill),
and we had to get this project on his radar screen.

I called Baird's office, arranged a bike tour of the project area and
recruited other local advocates to join us so that together, we could
show him how important this project was to his area. He was gracious
and engaged, and promised to see what he could do. More than that, he
followed through (being a member of House Transportation didn't hurt,
either!). As a result of the reauthorization, he brought home $4.1
million for this project. We just broke ground on it this month and
should see Phase 1 (of 3) done by the end of this year!

Rep. Baird saw me at the ceremony, shook my hand and said that taking
him on the ride a few years ago was a big reason that we were
standing there that day. I told him that many folks have been
involved, but I was indeed proud for my part in it because,
considering that I spent a total of four hours planning and doing the
whole ride, I "brought in" in over $1 million/hour, which I thought
wasn't to shabby! We had a good laugh.

[Thanks to everyone who got this e-mail that has worked on this
project. Now onto the NEXT one!!]
--
- Larry Leveen

OlyBikes Locally-Owned Bike Shop

"Bikes, Parts, Repairs and GREAT Customer Service"

http://www.olybikes.com

Phone: 360-753-7525

(website features FREE bike safety & advocacy  materials)

-- Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice: 360-786-1822
Fax: 253-679-7405
Direct email: jim@...
Listserves: jlazar@... 

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

FOR THE CHEHALIS-WESTERN TRAIL I-5 BRIDGE

Saturday, July 8th

2:00 pm

Intersection of I-5 Bike Trail & Chehalis-Western Trail

Work is getting underway on this first "Bridging the Gap" project.  When complete, trail users will be able to cross between Martin Way and the I-5 Bike Trail over Interstate 5.  Work is expected to be complete by late December, 2006.

Join us to celebrate the groundbreaking of this important project!

How to get there:

The easiest way to get there is by bike, foot, rollerblade, or some other form of non-motorized, self-propelled transportation.  From the east or west, take the I-5 Bike Trail.  From the south, take the temporary Chehalis-Western Trail connection from Pacific Avenue.  You can also access the I-5 Bike Trail from Sleater-Kinney Road and from Lilly Road.

If self-propelling doesn't work for you, try Intercity Transit.  I.T. has several routes serving that area on Saturdays with convenient 30-minute service.  It's then a short walk on the Chehalis-Western Trail or the I-5 Bike Trail.  Call I.T. at 786.1881 to find the route that works best for you.

If you need to drive, park on Plummer Street.  Plummer Street is on Lilly Road, across from the Albertson's.  There is a short, well-worn path to the Chehalis-Western Trail at the dead end.  When you reach the Chehalis-Western Trail, turn left and follow to the end.  Plummer Street is a quiet residential city street.  Please be respectful of the neighborhood.  Consider carpooling to minimize traffic.

For information please contact Thera Black,

Thurston Regional Planning Council, 360.956.7575 or by email at blackvt@....

Sponsored by Thurston Regional Planning Council and Thurston County Parks and Recreation

___________________________________

Sarah Morley
Project Assistant
Thurston Regional Planning Council
2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A
Olympia, WA  98502
Phone:  (360) 956-7575
Fax:  (360) 956-7815
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-- Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice: 360-786-1822
Fax: 253-679-7405
Direct email: jim@...
Listserves: jlazar@... 

We had a great victory last night, with the Council saying "move ahead
quickly" on the Capitol Way road diet.

We need to defend that victory in the press.

First, please go to the Olympian's on-line comment, and weigh in.  You
can get to the story at the following link, and click on "comment" just
above the headline.
http://159.54.227.3/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060329/NEWS/60329005

Second, consider another letter to the editor.

The City of Olympia is considering adopting new street design standards
to apply to new subdivisions.

Generally, the new standards will be more pedestrian friendly, slow
traffic, make intersections easier to cross, and reduce stormwater runoff.

The new standards will also reduce speed limits on some high-speed city
streets.

OK, this is not exactly "bicycling" in nature, but we are almost all
also walkers.  And slower traffic in neighborhoods will make them more
bikeable too.

These were developed over the past year by a committee consisting of two
city council members (TJ Johnson and Joe Hyer), two Planning
Commissioners (Cary Retlin and Roger Wilson), and two Bike/Ped Committee
members (Christopher Jennings and Joe Ward).   They are a big
improvement over the current standards.

The City is having a workshop and open house to discuss the standards.
I strongly urge you to attend this workshop, Thursday, March 16, at City
Hall.

Just stop in for a few minutes at the meeting, and express your support
for progressive street standards.  No need to spend all day.

I've attached the City's flyer on these new standards.

--
Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice:  360-786-1822
Fax:      253-679-7405

Direct email: jim@...
Listserves:    jlazar@...

A GREAT victory last night for alternative transportation.

The Olympia City Council voted 4-2 to approve a motion by Councilmember
TJ Johnson to proceed with conversion of Capitol Way into a 3-lane plus
bike lane cross-section from the current 4-lane cross section.  Voting
FOR the conversion were Mayor Mark Foutch, Laura Ware, Karen Messmer,
and TJ Johnson.  Voting no were Jeff Kingsbury (who said he preferred
the 3-lane option, but needed more information to make a decision) and
Doug Mah.  Joe Hyer (who also said he preferred the 3-lane option, but
needed more information) abstained.

Many of you participated in the public meetings on this last year,
appeared before the Council, wrote emails and letters, and share in this
victory.

The next step in the process will be a City Council discussion of HOW to
implement the conversion.

We would like to encourage ALL of you to send emails to the City Council
in support of this decision.  It can be quite simple:  "thank you for
your decision to improve Capitol Way for pedestrians and bicyclists."
Send it to citycouncil@...

We will be following up with a tip sheet on this issue, and will be
encouraging you to send letters to the editor at the Olympian as well.
Please reply directly to me if you'd like some specific information or
guidance in doing so.

--
Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice:  360-786-1822
Fax:      253-679-7405

Direct email: jim@...
Listserves:    jlazar@...

City of Olympia News Release
Date:           February 1, 2006
Released by:    Cathie Butler, Communications Manager
                phone:  360-753-8361
                email:  cbutler@...
TOPIC:          City of Olympia Advisory Committee Openings

Interested in Olympia issues and helping to shape City policy?
Now's the time to step forward.
 
The Olympia City Council is accepting applications for volunteer advisory committees until Friday, February 24, 5:00 p.m.  Information and application forms are posted on the City's website, www.ci.olympia.wa.us, and available at Olympia City Hall, 900 Plum Street SE.

 
There are openings on Olympia's:

·       Arts Commission
·       Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
·       Design Review Board
·       Heritage Commission
·       Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
·       Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
·       Planning Commission
·       Utility Advisory Committee

Also, the Olympia City Council will appoint one member each to the Thurston Community Television Board and the Human Services Review Council, and recommend seven individuals for the new Olympia Police Chief's Forum being created by Olympia Police Chief Gary Michel.

 
Don't miss your chance to be involved! 

Questions?  Call Cathie Butler at Olympia City Hall, 753-8361.

###

Cathie Butler
Communications Manager
City of Olympia
P. O. Box 1967
Olympia, WA  98507-1967
phone:  360-753-8361
e-mail:  cbutler@...

Visit Olympia's website:  www.ci.olympia.wa.us

This e-mail and any response may be subject to public disclosure.

-- Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice: 360-786-1822
Fax: 253-679-7405
Direct email: jim@...
Listserves: jlazar@... 

Wednesday, February 1 CBC meeting reminder:  Barbara Culp, Executive
Director of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington (BAW) will lead the program
which starts at 7:30 pm at the Capitol Coach House, 211 W. 21st..

The Bicycle Alliance is the statewide association of bicyclists and
bicycling clubs.  It funds a lobbyist in the legislature, and protects our
interests every legislative session. The BAW also operates a variety of
bicycle safety and bicycle education programs.

Come to the meeting and learn what the BAW is doing for us, what we can do
to help BAW, and how bicycling clubs can be more effective working together.

Thursday is bicycle lobby day.  If you can get the time to visit your
legislators during the day, please plan to join us (back at the coachhouse)
Thursday morning at 8:30.

The bill digest can be viewed at.
http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Pdf/Digests/Senate/6339.DIG.pdf

Barbara Culp
Executive Director
Bicycle Alliance of Washington
PO Box 2904
Seattle, WA 98111
206/224-9252
206/384-9629 (cell)

-- Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice: 360-786-1822
Fax: 253-679-7405
Direct email: jim@...
Listserves: jlazar@... 

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>Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 10:13:12 -0800
>To: (Recipient list suppressed)
>From: Louise McGrody <louisemc@...>
>Subject: Save the Dates!
>
>Join the Bicycle Alliance of Washington at one or more of these
>upcoming events:
>
>Bicycle Club Convention
>Sunday, January 22, 2006, 10am-3pm
>The Alpine Experience, 408 Olympia Ave NE in Olympia
>
>Open to club members, bicycle advocates and interested citizens.
>Learn how 18 advocates turned their city into a bicycle-friendly
>community, updates on the new legislative session and more!
>Additional details can be found at www.bicyclealliance.org.
>
>Bicycle Brunch
>Saturday, January 28, 2006, 10am-12 noon
>The Pub at Ravenna Third Place, 6504 20th Ave NE in Seattle
>
>Join the Bicycle Alliance at Seattle's newest and most unique pub
>for brunch, old time cycling movies, stories and more.  Meet at
>Gasworks Park at 9am for a ride to the pub or arrive at the pub at
>10am.  Space is limited!  Please RSVP at
>mailto:info@....
>
>Bicycle Lobby Day in Olympia
>Thursday, February 2, 2006
>
>Join us in Olympia as we lobby legislators on bicycle-related
>issues.  We'll provide talking points and help you schedule
>appointments with your legislators.  Contact Dave Janis,
>206.224.9252 or mailto:davej@... for more info or to
>sign up!
>
>
>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>Bicycle Alliance of Washington
>PO Box 2904
>Seattle, WA 98111
>206.224.9252 (voice)
>206.224.9254 (fax)


--
- Larry Leveen

OlyBikes Locally-Owned Bike Shop

"Bikes, Parts, Repairs and GREAT Customer Service"

http://www.olybikes.com

Phone: 360-753-7525

(website features FREE bike safety & advocacy  materials)

-- 

Kathy McCormick, AICP
Senior Planner
2424 Heritage Court /SW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
mccormk@...
360-956-7575
FAX 360-956-7815
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-- Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
Voice: 360-786-1822
Fax: 253-679-7405

On October 24, the City of Olympia will host a meeting on the
alternatives for reconfiguring Capitol Way from the Capitol area to
Tumwater.

One of the alternatives is to keep the 4-lane cross-section, and add
some pedestrian crossing islands by narrowing the planter strips.

The other two alternatives include full bike lanes along this corridor.
One is a "permanent" conversion, with bus pullouts to keep traffic
flowing.  The other is a "temporary" conversion that might be reversed
in 2015 if traffic growth creates serious congestion problems.

Please look at the material prepared by the City, and TRY to attend the
meeting.  We need to appear strongly to support bike lanes on this corridor.

October 24
7 - 9 P.M.
St. John's Episcopal Church

Information is at:
http://www.trpc.org/programs/planning/olympia/capitolwaycorridorstudy.htm

I have a new e-mail, shebee2@....  I'll keep the other one for a week or two more, but after that it's h istory.  Sheila

-------------- Original message from "Chris Hawkins" <chris@...>: --------------

Hello,

 

I encourage you to show your support for the Tumwater Trails Plan by attending a public hearing at 7pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. This hearing will be in the Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall.

 

The Tumwater Trails Plan is an important expansion of Tumwater’s non-motorized transportation infrastructure. Also, it is an important asset for individuals in and around Tumwater because it secures easy access to no cost green spaces. These recreational spaces provide a respite from urban life as well as an easy opportunity for healthful physical activity. This is exactly the type of characteristic that defines Tumwater as a livable community and a fun place to live.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to call 352-1763 ext. 113 or e-mail chris@....

 

Thanks,

Ari Hornick

Local Transportation Programs - Tumwater Trails Plan Project Assistant

-------------- Original message from "Chris Hawkins" <chris@...>: --------------

Hello,

 

I encourage you to show your support for the Tumwater Trails Plan by attending a public hearing at 7pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. This hearing will be in the Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall.

 

The Tumwater Trails Plan is an important expansion of Tumwater’s non-motorized transportation infrastructure. Also, it is an important asset for individuals in and around Tumwater because it secures easy access to no cost green spaces. These recreational spaces provide a respite from urban life as well as an easy opportunity for healthful physical activity. This is exactly the type of characteristic that defines Tumwater as a livable community and a fun place to live.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to call 352-1763 ext. 113 or e-mail chris@....

 

Thanks,

Ari Hornick

Local Transportation Programs - Tumwater Trails Plan Project Assistant

http://www.ghostcycle.org/

http://radio.ksl.com/index.php?nid=19&sid=205392

This is a follow-up on my message from last week about the Capitol Way
meeting.

The meeting went very well, with many people advocating for safer
cycling conditions and improved pedestrian crossings.  The alternatives
on the table include a 3-lane configuration, installation of additional
traffic signals for pedestrian crossing, and even widening the roadway
into the existing planter strip to create an uphill bike lane without
taking away any car lanes.

The next step will be some detailed proposals and analysis from the City
staff.  That will lead to a third meeting, currently scheduled for
September/October.  A final recommendation is expected to go to the
Olympia City Council in early 2006.

Thanks for your interest and participation.

--
Jim Lazar
Olympia, Washington
Office: 360-786-1822
Home: 360-357-8364
Fax: 253-679-7405 (E-Fax, reaches me even when I travel)