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VII jri nV y �d:• i -1 ' * , ' _ , , 1 t a '�►- '.. =,-fit -.:'a _— \); •,0-1-6•..a,,9 Near-term The near-term improvements include modifications to the intersection that allow for improved notification of the presence of the Regional Iron Horse Trail interim route through the intersection. This includes the use of the green bike crossings through the intersection as well as improved routing/wayfinding for bicyclists using the "interim" Iron Horse Trail. The eastbound approach would require removing the right turn lane and replacing it with a wide bike lane. This intersection treatment would be beneficial at all of our interim Iron Horse Trail intersections, and would be a good series of projects all along the Iron Horse Trail Corridor. In addition, the shared path marking would provide an additional reminder to trail users of the various types of users. Medium-term Construction of a protected intersection for the two crossings that make up the interim Iron Horse Trail is a medium-term improvement. The protected intersection provides an added level of comfort by being physically separated from vehicles when at the intersection. The gray areas shown on the image represents concrete islands that prevent vehicles from entering the bicycle area. Shown conceptually on the image at the top of the next page is a possible northbound bike lane through the intersection that would lead to a newly constructed bike path. Analysis of benefits and drawbacks of constructing this bike path and ramp would need to be completed prior to approval of this element of the medium term project. Additional review is necessary to determine if opening the path for northbound bicycles will create the condition of southbound pedestrians or southbound bicyclists using this path. This is an undesirable outcome as pedestrian access to and from the north east corner is the long term project and would require a complete reconstruction of the corner including the retaining wall. Page 14 of 16