Road design, transportation and walkability

[sevenman]

I for one do feel that the upgrade of Fischer Hallman is warranted. They will be converting a 2 lane rural road to an urban road with infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. The current road is completely hostile to anyone that isn't in a car. I'm fine with the road being reconstructed just for the fact that it makes that part of the city accessible to those who aren't in cars. The extra lanes aren't going to increase the cost by that much considering the rebuild includes storm management, mut and other involved infrastructure.

I also agree.  This reconstruction is a great idea and as others have already said, is necessary.  It will improve the current situation for pedestrians, cyclists, cars and transit.  Sounds like a win all around.  The drawings show MUT on both sides of the road which is great in case the amount of cycling and walking increases over time.  The increase in safety for pedestrians and cyclists is a big plus in my opinion.