01-31-2016, 02:18 PM
(01-31-2016, 11:51 AM)tomh009 Wrote: The comment I was responding to was about encouraging alternate modes of transport. All of our roundabouts are currently in suburban areas, and no change to the roundabout will alter the nature of those areas. So I don't see this as a conflict with our region's overall transportation planning.
And I didn't say students are less important: I simply said that there is pedestrian traffic at Homer Watson/Block Line, not because it's a walkable area, but because there is a school there. Please don't put words in my mouth.
What do you disagree with about Ira Needles? My statement that it's not highly walkable or pedestrian-friendly area? Or some statement that I did not make?
I apologize if my remark sounded snide. I really was asking why it would matter that the source of foot traffic is a school. I understand now that you were saying that it is not a walkable area, but does have foot traffic in spite of its poor walkability.
About Ira Needles, I disagree when you say "In St Jacobs, or on Ira Needles, there is usually nary a pedestrian to be seen at any of them, so I think the detour will not become a major issue for many people." I don't think this is accurate regarding Ira Needles: I encounter people walking there. I think we can agree it is not heavily trafficked, but it's not right to say "nary a pedestrian." There are people who walk there. They will be inconvenienced by needless detours. They will be discouraged from walking, along with others.