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Connecting Duluth Bike AssessmentIndividual Responses

This document shows the written responses from each individual that participated in this study. These responses are word-for-word and show more details about how each participant feels about bicycling in Duluth. For example, if you were curious why some people don’t bike in Duluth, you could search this document for “Don’t Bike Often” and you would find the responses from each individual who indicated

that they don’t bike often.

Please note that this is not the actual Connecting Duluth Comprehensive Bicycle Assessment. Instead, this document shows how each participant responded to the questionnaire portion of the public input

process. To download the full report, visit http://www.fitcityduluth.com/bike.

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Respondent Number: 001Meeting Site: Morgan ParkDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth News Tribune had an article in yesterday’s paper. [Duluth News Tribune]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Both

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Great off-road trails around Spirit Mtn [Spirit Mountain]Skyline Parkway on road [Skyline Parkway]Zoo [Lake Superior Zoo]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Very little, but some. Aggressive behavior by motorists. [Motorists/Traffic]Designated bike paths would help. [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified]

Additional comments:Commute to work in the airpark and will often take the DTA part of the way.


How did you hear about the meeting?Friend invited me via Facebook. [Facebook]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Just Recreation

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?3 Morgan Park destinations- Good Fellowship’s disk golf course [Morgan Park Disk Golf Course]- Swimming Pool at Middle School [Morgan Park Middle School]- Riverfront [St. Louis River]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Problems -- Very fast traffic on Grand Ave. [Motorists/Traffic] [Grand Ave]- Poor road conditions on Grand Ave. [Road Condition]- No link from Morgan Park’s asphalt trail to Munger Trail [Morgan Park Asphalt Trail]Solutions-- Bike lane or lanes [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]- Pave & repair road and level sewer grates [Repair Roads] [Level Sewer Grates]- Pave or gravel the few feet connecting trail end to Grand Ave.

Additional comments:It’s impractical to ride for transportation from Morgan Park. Grand Ave traffic is daunting. [Traffic Inhibits Bike Commuting]Road’s condition sometimes forces use of sidewalk or full driving lane.


How did you hear about the meeting?Paper Duluth [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Trails [Trails], Views [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Like white line stripes on road for biking. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:

Respondent Number: 004*Meeting Site: Morgan ParkDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Paper Duluth [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Trails [Trails], Views [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Like white line stripes on road for biking. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]


* - Respondents 003 and 004 were a married couple using the same input form

Respondent Number: 005Meeting Site: Piedmont HeightsDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Group email list [Group Email List]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Just Recreation

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?- Lincoln Park Pavilion [Lincoln Park]- Harrison Community Center [Harrison Community Center]- Skyline Blvd [Skyline Parkway]- D.A.I. [Duluth Arts Institute]- Clyde Park- D.H.S.C. [Clyde Park/Heritage Sports Center]- Wade/Wheeler [Wade Stadium] [Wheeler Field]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Not enough off-street trails [Lack of Off-Street Paths]- Signage, need more of it [More Signage]- More striping too [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]



How did you hear about the meeting?Work [Work]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Don’t Bike Often

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakeview Tennis Courts on 4th [Lakeview Tennis Courts]UMD (maybe) [UMD]Mt. Royal shopping center [Mount Royal Area]The lovely old homes/architecture [Distinguished Houses/Architecture]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Time management, primarily [Time Management]Hills [Hills]Children [Family]Snow/Cold [Winter Weather]

Additional comments:I have heard, but not experienced personally that if the racks are full on the bus, you have to wait for the next bus – if this were my experience, I would probably get impatient, maybe. [DTA Bike Racks Full]


How did you hear about the meeting?News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?UMD [UMD]Library [Mount Royal Area]Shopping AreaThe proposed rezoning of the Woodland Middle School area for mixed use/student housing and shops [Rezoning of Woodland Middle School]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills [Hills]Pot Holes [Road Condition]



How did you hear about the meeting?Budgeteer small notice [Duluth Budgeteer News]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Skyline Parkway views [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills [Hills]Identify routes that avoid extreme hills [Identify Routes to Avoid Hills]Safe routes – Dedicated bike lanes, clearly marked [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:I would like to bike to work


How did you hear about the meeting?Newspaper article [Duluth News Tribune]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Just Transportation

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Miller Creek [Miller Creek]Skyline Drive [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills! [Hills]I’m happy to go further to avoid having to be sweating after going up steep hills. [Identify Roads to Avoid Hills]Rough roads and debris. [Road Condition] [Grit/Debris on Roads]Car wheels can take more abuse than bike wheels. Road repair (even for cars) needs to be done in a quality manner. Patched areas may be unnoticeable in a car – but it is not on a bike. OUCH! [Repair Roads]Traffic. Most vehicle traffic is okay but it only take one angry person in 3,000 lbs of metal to cause a big and dangerous problem. [Motorists/Traffic]Separate lanes would be a beginning, [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]but more education (of both bicyclists and motorists) – ie, public announcements, would be helpful. [Public Education for Motorists] [Public Education for Bicyclists]Neither bicyclists nor motorists are trying to annoy the other (I hope) – we are all just wanting to get where we are going without bothering others or being bothered.

Additional comments:I appreciate the efforts to come up with solutions.

Map comments:Rough road [Skyline Parkway]Unsafe for bikes (cars and debris), but no big hills [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes][US Highway 53]Steep hills [Piedmont Ave]Too many pot holes [Springvale Rd]Designated “bike path”. Not a good road (narrow and pot holes) and steep hills [Lincoln Park Dr]To UWS via Bong Bridge – Nice ride, but long [Poor Access to Superior] [Bong Bridge]Rough road but no big hills [Maple Grove Rd]


How did you hear about the meeting?Perfect day in Duluth [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Enger Park [Enger Park]Lincoln Park Drive [Lincoln Park]COGG’s Mtn Bike trails (Piedmont) [COGG’s Piedmont Trails]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.No shoulder plowed, or no shoulder on busy streets [Lack of Snow Plowing] [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Ex: Rice lake Road has no shoulder and the sidewalk is never plowedMesaba Avenue would be nice to bike ‘cause less steep, but totally scary [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Mesaba Ave]

Additional comments:Love those DTA bike racks!I try to bike year round, but safety (plowing) stops me before the weather.

Map comments:Plow sidewalk! [Rice Lake Rd]


How did you hear about the meeting?The Hillsider [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?At Sara’s Table [Chester Creek Café]Chester Bowl [Chester Park]UMD [UMD]Skyline Blvd [Skyline Parkway]VIP Pizza [VIP Pizza]Burrito Union [Burrito Union]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Unpleasant drivers [Motorists/Traffic]Poor conditions along road [Road Condition]“Shoulder” - Way too much grit, glass, & parked cars [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Grit/Debris on Roads]Roads that are ruttedWe need to develop a bike/pedestrian friendly culture. [Change the Auto-Dominant Culture]

Additional comments:Wind direction & traffic determine my routes – also road conditions.I try to find low-traffic, clean routes with nice views.My uphill trek home is primarily determined by a zigzag climbing route that minimizes loss of elevation & steep slopes – it is basically uphill all the way home, so I am less picky about scenery.


How did you hear about the meeting?I saw a notice/story about this in the Duluth News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Just Transportation

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Creek Café [Chester Creek Café]Burrito Union [Burrito Union]UMD [UMD]Chester Ck Park [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Roads are in poor shape [Road Condition]Traffic & Parking on thoroughfares does not leave a safe bike route [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Think Superior in Lakeside, less trafficked streets for cars are also the ones in the worst condition;[Superior St]Parking on streets near UMD makes it hard to see cross-traffic. [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles] [UMD Area]



How did you hear about the meeting?Perfect Duluth Day website [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Twin Ports Cyclery [Bike Shops]Lincoln Park [Lincoln Park]Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Danger from motorists – inadequate room for bikes and pedestrians [Motorists/Traffic][Roads Without Space for Bikes]Inadequate snow clearance [Lack of Snow Plowing]

Additional comments:Michigan St. in front of M+H station is a crucial corridor. There is no other way between west and downtown. I find it extremely dangerous and in need of support. [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Michigan St]


How did you hear about the meeting?COGGs meeting [Group Meeting]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Piedmont trail systems [COGGs Piedmont Trails]Skyline views [Skyline Parkway]SHT [Superior Hiking Trail]Bike Shops [Bike Shops]Bars [Bars]Bike Paths [Bike Paths]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Quality of roads – best pavement is riding with traffic, not on the side of traffic [Road Condition]Motorist – lack of people seeing us [Motorists/Traffic] [Not Being Visible to Motorists]

Additional comments:Year-round commuting is fine in city if traffic doesn’t take up entire road.Push snow back further [Plow Snow With Bikes in Mind]Salt and sand use it way too much, gone down more on salt and gravel not ice


How did you hear about the meeting?1) Hillsider article and [The Hillsider]2) Codie announced at a couple meetings I attended [Group Meeting]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Recreation

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?East 4th Street – Direct route through east end [E 4th St]Portland Square [Portland Square]Mt. Royal Shopping via Wallace [Mount Royal Area]Scenery by Holy Rosary (28th?) [Scenery by Holy Rosary School]Lakewalk out to north shore (trail or Superior St – London Rd too scary) [Lakewalk] [North Shore]3rd Street – Direct to downtown [E 3rd St]Shopping at 6th/4th [Shops at 6th Ave E and 4th St]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Gravel on streets = slippery [Grit/Debris on Roads]Cracks + pot holes [Road Condition]Fast drivers on 3rd St and 4th St [Motorists/Traffic] [3rd Street] [4th Street]Parked cars + buses = narrow [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Hills no big deal due to buses, but they need bigger/more racks [More DTA Bike Racks]


Respondent Number: 016Meeting Site: West DuluthDisclosed Email: No

How did you hear about the meeting?


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lincoln Park [Lincoln Park]Harrison [Harrison Community Center]Wheeler [Wheeler Field]Wade [Wade Stadium]Heritage Park [Clyde Park/Heritage Sports Center]LSC [Lake Superior College]Ore Docks [Iron Ore Docks]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Auto Traffic [Motorists/Traffic]





What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Skyline [Skyline Parkway]Park Point [Park Point]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.


Map comments:In Lakeside, Superior St – bad. Lakewalk ext along Superior St – good. [Superior St]Bad intersection turning left from Arrowhead to Arlington [Arrowhead Rd]

Respondent Number: 018Meeting Site: West DuluthDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Fellow worker/biker [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Spirit Valley shopping/clubs [West Duluth Business District]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Automobile speeding/inattentive drivers [Motorists/Traffic]- Speeding enforcement [Enforce Speeding Laws]- Education automobile drivers on bicycle rights [Public Education for Motorists]

Additional comments:I think overall that drivers in Duluth are pretty conscientious and considerate.


How did you hear about the meeting?I am writing an article on the Lakewalk for a UMD Journalism class. One of my classmates suggested that I attend this event. [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Fitger’s Inn and shops [Fitger’s Brewing Complex]Canal Park [Canal Park]Really too many to name

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I would like more signs and maps, especially after 27th Avenue East on the Lakewalk. [More Signage] [Lakewalk]

Additional comments:What about a Free Air machine on Canal Park’s Lakewalk? [Install Free Air Machine(s)]Carry bikes on North Shore Scenic railroad. (Train ride out, bike ride back) [Allow Bikes on Scenic Railroad]If any of the iron ore tressels are abandoned, Duluth could have an elevated path like New York City’s High Line. [Convert Abandon Railways to Trails]

Map comments:There should be a real bike path here! [Harbor Dr]


How did you hear about the meeting?Email (group) [Group Email List]Television [Television]At Home in Duluth [At Home in Duluth]The Reader [Reader Weekly]Word of Mouth [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Enger Tower [Enger Park]Route to Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Challenge of getting up 3rd or 4th St [Challenge of Riding on Observation Hill]Access to Lakewalk over I-35 off Michigan St [I-35 Bike/Pedestrian Overpass]Lincoln Park (the Park and route to Zoo and Munger Trail) [Lincoln Park] [Lake Superior Zoo] [Munger Trail]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills! Challenge to [Hills]Would like better connection to the Munger trail – extend Lakewalk & connect[Cross City Trail] [Munger Trail]One way streets w/ heavy traffic – convert to 2 ways! [One-Way Streets] [Convert One-Ways to Two-Ways]Crossing 6th Ave E at 4th, 7th, and 9th St. [Crossing Busy Intersections] [6th Ave East]

Additional comments:Get rid of one-ways on 12th & 14th Ave E, W 2nd Avenue downtown, & prefer we convert 2nd & 3rd St to two-way. [12th Ave East] [14th Ave East] [2nd Ave West] [2nd Street] [3rd Street]Want a route to & from West Duluth to Munger TrailNeed better crossing at the Coppertop/access to East Hillside & Chester Bowl [Redesign Busy Intersections] [Mesaba Ave]I’d like to see better crossing of 6th Ave E & access to schools! [Connect Neighborhoods, Parks, and Schools]

Map comments:Big problem here!!! [4th Street]


How did you hear about the meeting?1st Bike & Ped Advisory meeting – flyer put up on bridge [Group Meeting] [Flyer]2nd Perfect Day Duluth website [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Kenes Creek has trails and COGGs is putting more in. [Keene Creek]Highway rest area on 35 – Thompson Hill [Thompson Hill Visitors Center]Spirit Mtn area [Spirit Mountain]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Being invisible despite wearing a safety green vest [Not Being Visible to Motorists] - Drivers being ignorant to the right of bikers [Motorists/Traffic] - Not giving the legal clearance - Getting pissed when I am in the road - A few cars expect to go first at intersections regardless of who got there first, but more cars expect the bikes to go firstI think there needs to be some effort to educate drivers about the rights and laws for bikes. I am assuming drivers ed does this but adults get nothing – maybe the newspaper or news broadcast could do something about this. Or PSAs. [Public Education for Motorists]

Additional comments:I like bikes.Having bike routes is great but fairly worthless if they are not kept cleanWe have not had snow for 2 months and the shoulders of roads are still filthy. [Grit/Debris on Roads]Thank God some good Samaritans cleaned the Bong Bridge.Free daily passes on busses up the hill or across the Blatnik Bridge if you have a bike[DTA Free Pass for Bikes Program]

Map comments:All grocery stores/department stores should have rack [More Bike Racks]


How did you hear about the meeting?The Voice newspaper [The Voice]And flyer at Twin Ports Cyclery – W 3rd St [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Quiet area (non rush hour traffic)Access to some country roads [Rural Roads]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.When I came to this meeting, I hate to say, a bicyclist crossed Grand Ave in front of me. I had the green light but was going slow and saw him. More education. [Public Education for Bicyclists] I am nervous about riding in traffic. (wear bright clothing. Lights on bike, especially tail light during the day.)I had a car who was at a stop sign cut me off as I was crossing an intersection. I didn’t have a stop.[Motorists/Traffic]

Additional comments:I would like to see less cars out there.A slower world and hopefully a safer one. [Change the Auto-Dominant Culture]Car drivers & bikers both need to be educated and learn the safety rules. Car drivers need to slow down, so many run lights. [Public Education for Motorists]


How did you hear about the meeting?It was in the DNT last week [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Views from Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Old headstones in Oneota Cemetery [Oneota Cemetery]Abandoned stone bridge over Keene’s Creek [Keene Creek]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.No bike lanes [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Rude car drivers [Motorists/Traffic]Steep hills [Hills]Short daylights hrs in spring & fall [Lack of Daylight]

Additional comments:I bike to work every AM. However, use the DTA bike racks almost every PM to avoid heavier traffic and steep Highland St [Highland St]

Map comments:This whole area is a mess for bikers & walkers [Mall Area]


How did you hear about the meeting?An article in the News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Beautiful views off Skyline drive [Skyline Parkway](bad pavement is an issue) [Road Condition] [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.No room on some roads for bikes [Roads Without Space for Bikes]People in cars often think bikes have no right-of-way on pavement [Motorists/Traffic]

Additional comments:On Vinland St from Proctor to Skyline there is no room on the to-Proctor or uphill lane, while the downhill has room for traffic, parking, and bike [Vinland St]


How did you hear about the meeting?- I don’t remember who, but someone sent me an email [Word of Mouth]- I saw it in the Hillsider [The Hillsider]- I think I saw it in the Duluth News Tribune as well [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?The Grant/Central shopping district. Antique shops, Beaner’s, etc. [West Duluth Business District]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Education, Education, Education. Bikes not knowing where they belong. And cars not realizing bikes are legal vehicles. Overall, Duluth is a nice place to ride. [Public Education for Bicyclists] [Public Education for Motorists]

Additional comments:I’m car free. I bike for transportation 12 months a year. I have an unbroken streak of 13 months of biking to work without missing a day. I bike 5,000 to 8,000 miles a year on Duluth streets. I have concerns, as a year round commuter, that once we have bike lanes, they may not be kept clear of winter sand & salt. Car drivers may expect me to be on a bike lane that is unrideable because of debris and sand.


How did you hear about the meeting?Newspaper and flyer at bike shop [Duluth News Tribune] [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Narrow bike lane eg. Stebner Rd, Haines Rd, both from 40th Ave W up to Morris Thomas. [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Stebner Rd] [Haines Rd]Car drivers lack of awareness of cyclists. [Motorists/Traffic]Poor road surface. [Road Condition]

Additional comments:Used to bike for transportation in Eugene, Oregon because the city was quite bike friendly.


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth [Word of Mouth]The Hillsider [The Hillsider]Budgeteer [Duluth Budgeteer News]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?West Dul lib [Public Libraries]Beaner’s Central [Beaner’s Central]Grassy Point Trail [Grassy Point Trail]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills [Hills]Watching for car doors opening [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles]Getting uphill, such as Central Entrance (an electric motor assist would help) [Central Entrance]

Additional comments:The new Lakewalk extension from 26th E should help bypass London Rd when going to Brighton Beach.[Lakewalk]


How did you hear about the meeting?Perfect Duluth Day [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Grassy Point [Grassy Point Trail]Kingsburg Creek [Kingsburg Creek]Waterfront Trail [Western Waterfront Trail]Beaner’s Central [Beaner’s Central]North Pole Bar [North Pole Bar]Spirit Mountain [Spirit Mountain]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I often drive downtown instead of biking if I think it will be dark on the way back. [Lack of Daylight]The Cross City Trail will likely solve that problem. [Cross City Trail]


Respondent Number: 029Meeting Site: UMDDisclosed Email: No

-- This respondent did not complete a questionnaire --


Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?




Respondent Number: 030Meeting Site: UMDDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Facebook friend who was a fan [Facebook]Flyer at Holiday Center [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Park [Hartley Park]Chester Creek [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Cars (Drivers) that don’t expect or look for bikes. [Motorists/Traffic]Location to ride, side of Kenwood going “up” the hill, no room and many potholes.[Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Road Condition] [Kenwood Ave]The DTA travels very close to me on this road. At very minimum stripe Kenwood to make motorists aware of bikers. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]Striping/marking in general. 10-11’ min driving lane, many of ours are 12’Paint is cheap (and educational) as far as improvements go

Additional comments:Chester Creek would be a great connector from central Hillside area to Kenwood/UMD area.[Chester Park]People in Duluth commute year-round, and each year this # increases; people want to commute in this city. Let’s help make that safer & more conducive so people who want to can. Thank you.


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth [Word of Mouth]Work [Work]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Park, Chester Creek trails, [Chester Park]Harley Park [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Poor Road conditions [Road Condition]- No bike lanes in or around UMD campus [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [UMD Area]

Additional comments:Snelling Ave. needs to be greatly improved or re-paved. The section of road on Snelling from 19th to College street is heavily traveled by both bikes & pedestrians, most are college students going to class. [Snelling Ave]


How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Park [Chester Park]Hartley Field [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Too many roads aren’t well set up for bicycles. [Roads Without Space for Bicycles]Simply having stripes to create a buffer on 4th St, Michigan, etc. would be a help. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [4th Street] [Michigan St]But the City’s approach to street construction has, for the most part, been almost clueless when it comes to bike & ped (e.g. Woodland Ave fiasco). [Bikes Not Considered in Street Design]

Additional comments:Skyline could be a great connector for bikes across the city if reconstructed [Skyline Parkway]


How did you hear about the meeting?I’m connected thru Fit City [Word of Mouth]



Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I believe UMD could be one of the main cogs in an eastern city grid. [UMD Should Be a Main Focal Point]

Additional comments:Let’s use the closure of I-35 to highlight the need for alternative modes of transportation from east to west.


How did you hear about the meeting?Email list – Coggs, UMD cycling club [Group Email List]Fit City website [Fit City Duluth Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Park trails [Hartley Park]UMD campus [UMD]Chester creek/park [Chester Park]Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Downtown area [Downtown]Canal Park [Canal Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Road conditions [Road Condition]Crazy/uneducated drivers [Motorists/Traffic]- Bike lanes [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]- Educational classes/flyers [Public Education for Motorists] [Public Education for Bicyclists]

Additional comments:Educational classes explaining proper riding techniques may be beneficial in the short run compared to installing bike lanes. Bike lanes are the optimal solution, however educational resources may fill in the gap until lanes are implemented. Also, educating drivers on how to drive safely and react to cyclists may make Duluth streets safer.


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth – friend is bike advocate on campus.Also UMD cycling club [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lots of major hills (great for training!) [Hills]Hartley Park [Hartley Park]Vermillion Rd. (non-res) [Vermillion Rd]UMD campus [UMD]Bagley Nature Center [Bagley Nature Area]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I ride on highly trafficked roads where drivers are not accommodating or friendly [Motorists/Traffic]Ride to campus which is not designed for bikers. [Bikes Not Considered in Street Design]Roads are also in horrid condition [Road Condition]- Better bike lanes that make it clear that bikers are priority (and wanted) [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]- Get UMD streets bike-friendly – more publicity (ie: more racks) [UMD Should Be a Main Focal Point]

Additional comments:- I would use DTA racks more often if I were more educated about them - I wish I could use Woodland for commuting. I feel completely unsafe when on Woodland and discourages me to bike. [Traffic Inhibits Bike Commuting] [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Woodland Ave]- I use back roads to commute to avoid traffic, but the back roads are in awful condition so that biking is NOT as enjoyable- Better commute to Kenwood Shopping [Kenwood Ave]


How did you hear about the meeting?A co-worker sent me an email that he had received with information on Duluth parks. There was a section on this meeting. [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Sara’s Table restaurant [Chester Creek Café]Chester Park [Chester Park]Mt. Royal Shopping Center [Mount Royal Area]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Very rough roads and no space between traffic and either the side of the road or parked cars.[Road Condition] [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Restrict parking to one side of the road and make a 2 way bike lane, bike lanes between traffic lane and parked cars (with enough room to stay clear of doors), or a designated bike lane separate from the road.[Restrict Parking to One Side] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:4th street could be a great “complete” street and a convenient bike artery [4th Street]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Quiet country roads [Rural Roads]Hiking trails [Trails]Chester creek [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Drainage grates set too low in pavement. [Drainage Grates Set Too Low]Traffic unwilling to accommodate bikes [Motorists/Traffic]Designate routes, signs, markings, education [Designate Routes] [More Signage] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space][Public Education for Motorists] [Public Education for Bicyclists]



How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth Ski Club website [Duluth Ski Club Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Edison School [Edison School]Harley Park [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- High speed traffic [Motorists/Traffic]- Roads engineered for speed control [Engineer Roads for Speed Control]- Difficult traffic intersections - ?? [Crossing Busy Intersections]-Indirect routes - Efficient routes are auto dominated [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes]

Additional comments:Arrowhead – Woodland – Snively intersection does not flow – causes traffic to hemorage onto back streets and bike routes. Problem for commuting and Edison School.[Traffic Inhibits Bike Commuting] [Woodland Ave]

Map comments:Skyline Pkwy is nearly unbikeable [Skyline Parkway]Need cleaning [Clean Bike Routes] [Bong Bridge]


How did you hear about the meeting?Hi Codie [Work]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Holy Rosary Church & School [Holy Rosary Church]East High School [East High School]Tischer Creek Trail could be a safe off street bike route [Congdon Park] [Congdon Trail]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Because I do not feel safe riding on the one ways 1st & 2nd street from my house to work (I don’t feel safe on Superior or 4th either) – if I commute to work It’s the Lakewalk which is not convenient[Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Traffic Inhibits Bike Commuting] [1st Street] [2nd Street] [4th Street] [Superior St] [Lakewalk]

Additional comments:Riding to work on the Lakewalk is not bad, but riding home – having to ride up 26th is the MAIN prohibiting factor. [Hills] [26th Ave East]


How did you hear about the meeting?Perfectduluthday.com [Perfect Duluth Day]The Hillsider [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?UMD campus has decent bike parking and slow speed limits… a bit safer than the open road [UMD] [UMD Area]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Inadequate space on roads [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Driver attitudes(!!!) [Motorists/Traffic]Driver awareness of bikes on roadHigh road speeds make a dangerous situation for cyclists – 1 small mistake and you are roadkill!

Additional comments:Arrowhead and Woodland COULD be great roads for cycling (as transportation), but high speed and NO shoulders make them very dangerous. [Traffic Inhibits Bike Commuting][Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Woodland Ave] [Arrowhead Rd]Drivers don’t expect riders on these roads and some “buzz” right next to you (despite wearing high-vis clothing).Additionally, bike lanes defined by paint are a start, but a better solution would be to insert a curb to separate the lanes. I have seen that in practice in Copenhagen, Sweden, & Barcelona Spain. [Insert Curb to Separate Bike and Auto Lanes]


How did you hear about the meeting?Flyer @ the coop [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley park… all of the cities green space with a better view of the lake w/o the limit of windows… [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Intolerance from automobiles drivers who believe that streets are only for cars… [Motorists/Traffic]Non-conducive routes/streets which are unfriendly for commuting. [Bikes Not Considered in Street Design]Very little space for cycling and too many potholes [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Road Condition]

Additional comments:Bike route signs are nice… but paint/lines on the streets are a much better reminder for automobile drivers to be aware of cyclists. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]Thank you for organizing this meeting and good luck w/ the forward progress!

Map comments:Would like to see route through Chester Bowl to Kenwood/College street intersection [Chester Park]


How did you hear about the meeting?News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]Email from a friend [Word of Mouth]Perfect Duluth Day.com [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?UMD [UMD]At Sara’s Table [Chester Creek Café]Chester Bowl-Park [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Hills – one neat solution is a bike lift like they have in Bergen, Norway. See YouTube.com [Hills][Install a Norwegian Bike Lift]Not clearing the Bong Bridge Bike/Pedestrian path in the winter. From mid December to the spring melt it is impossible. [Lack of Snow Plowing] [Bong Bridge]

Additional comments:I love the idea of bike lanes or simply extra wide shoulder lanes ie Grand Ave in West Duluth[Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Grand Ave]


How did you hear about the meeting?Saw & picked up a flyer at Twin Ports Cyclery [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?UMD [UMD]CSS [College of Saint Scholastica]Chester Park [Chester Park]Skyline Blvd [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.1 Feeling safe, while on 2 wheels on existing roads. [Not Safe on Two Wheels on Existing Roads]2 Entering busy roadways. Eg, kenwod ave, college st., 9th street, 6th ave east [Crossing Busy Intersections] [Kenwood Ave] [6th Ave East]3 Having a safe, sheltered (covered from weather) structure to park a bike & change wet gear [Sheltered Bike Parking]4 No or questionable respect from motorists [Motorists/Traffic]5 I’d like to see 7th Ave E. upgraded for bike travel. [7th Ave East]6 4th St + 9th St east are ideal routes on the east central hillside [4th Street] [9th Street]7 Kenwood, college, woodland are ideal to & from downtown routes [College St] [Woodland Ave]8 Thanks for hosting the meeting!

Additional comments:I don’t bike often but plan to when SAFER




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Park [Hartley Park]UMD [UMD]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Space on Roads [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Rough Pavement [Road Condition]Poor Connectors [Poor Connectors]

Additional comments:Create centralized hubs w/ bike routes as spokes [Create Centralized Bike Route Hubs]Hubs should be:- UMD [UMD Area]- Intermodal Transp. Hub on Mich St [Michigan St]- Lakeside area – ordean? [Ordean School]


How did you hear about the meeting?The Hillsider [The Hillsider]& Perfect Duluth Day Website [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Creek Park on west side of road [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Lack of bike lanes [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Safety concerns w/ onstreet parking [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles]

Additional comments:Thanks for working on this project! It is very exciting. Good Luck.


How did you hear about the meeting?Transistor [Transistor Magazine]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?West Skyline –views – but needs a painted bike lane and lower speed limits [Skyline Parkway][Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Lower Speed Limits]Twin Ponds to 40th should only be for sightseeing not shortcuts [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Big cracks – just have to use fatter tires [Road Condition]Easy – paint a lineJunk in streets – have the sweepers go over main routes more often [Grit/Debris on Roads][Clean Bike Routes]

Additional comments:DTA bike racks work greatPlease accommodate 3rd Street to be a better route (signs, paint) this year! To could be easy![3rd Street]


How did you hear about the meeting?From my husband [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester bowl [Chester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Mixing biking with the cars [Mixing Bikes and Automobiles]

Additional comments:I don’t understand East Superior Street. There are shoulders set aside, but cars are generally parked on both? [Superior St]


How did you hear about the meeting?Hillsider Newspaper [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Library (Mt. Royale) P.O. (Mt. Royale) [Mount Royal Area]Nice views [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Getting doored [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles]People running out & scaring on purpose [People Alarming Bicyclists on Purpose]Pot hole avoidance [Road Condition]

Additional comments:I love the DTA Racks and the ability to cross the high bridge [Blatnik Bridge]


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Congdon Creek, Congdon Park [Congdon Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.4th St too rough. Too dangerous for my recumbent. [Road Condition] [4th Street]Alternate Route: Very difficult to climb from Lakewalk up to top of 3rd Ave E (to go home). [Hills] [3rd Ave East]I would prefer a very good route along 4th St for commuting to St Mary’s Hospital

Additional comments:I love the Munger Trail. Look forward to connecting from East Duluth. [Munger Trail]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Congdon Park Stream [Congdon Park]Nice View of Lake Superior from Holy Rosary Cathedral on 4th St [Holy Rosary Church]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.1. Broken glass not swept [Grit/Debris on Roads]2. People in parked cars opening doors without looking [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles]3. People turning right, cutting me off [Motorists/Traffic]





What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley nature center, Hartley field [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Not nearly enough safe biking lanes and poor road conditions. [Roads Without Space for Bikes][Road Condition]

Additional comments:Duluth needs to consider bike only (pedestrian too) trails through green spaces[Consider Bike/Ped Trails Through Green Space]


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth [Word of Mouth]COGGS Website [COGGs Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?I live on Arnold Rd, it’s a scenic route used by road bikers for putting on miles. [Arnold Rd]Hartley & Amity-Lester are fantastic single track trails [Hartley Park] [Lester Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Going from upper Woodland to most other areas of the city have no safer routes [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Woodland Ave]

Additional comments:I feel routes like Vermillion Ave that parallel Woodland Ave should be incorporated in the complete routes. Snively/Amity Trail/Arrowhead Ave to 34th Trail/Congdon Trail are all possible.[Incorporate Streets Paralleling Major Roads for Bikes] [Snively Rd] [Amity Trail] [34th Ave East Trail] [Congdon Trail]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Park [Chester Park]Skyline Drive [Skyline Parkway]UMD [UMD]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Traffic [Motorists/Traffic]Bike Lanes [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]



How did you hear about the meeting?Group e-mail list [Group Email List]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Park [Hartley Park]Corner of 4th St. + Wallace (Corner of Holy Rosary) great view of Lake Superior [Holy Rosary Church]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Bumpy roads [Road Condition]Inattentive + impolite motorists [Motorists/Traffic]Solutions – Improve roads [Repair Roads]Educate public roads are for everyone to share [Public Education for Motorists] [Public Education for Bicyclists]





What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Amity & Hartley Trails [Lester Park] [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Glenwood St from Snively/Jean Duluth down to 60th Ave E, Superior St [Glenwood Ave]Arrowhead Rd not safe to bike. Lanes/speed. [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Arrowhead Rd]


Respondent Number: 056Meeting Site: Central HillsideDisclosed Email: No







Respondent Number: 057Meeting Site: Central HillsideDisclosed Email: Yes




Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I bike on Arrowhead Road because it is the only street from my house to most destinations. The main issue is the speed of the traffic from Highway 53 (45 mph) to Rice Lake Rd intersection and (30 mph) to Kenwood; however, the speed is usually higher than posted. [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe For Bikes] [Arrowhead Rd]Despite two lanes, many drivers do not respect cyclists and try to use the lane the cyclist is in and pass too closely (much less than the 3-foot rule). [Motorists/Traffic] I believe that sharrows with painted bike symbols on the pavement from Hwy 53 to Kenwood Ave on Arrowhead would communicate to drivers that bicycles belong on the road. [Paint Sharrows]I always wear screaming yellow for visibility.Education of drivers and cyclists would also help make the roads safer. [Public Education for Motorists] [Public Education for Bicyclists]Duluth needs a bike-pedestrian coordinator. We seem to plan each project on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis, using a “popularity contest” approach to bicycle-pedestrian planning. The City should have the input of a bike-pedestrian coordinator so that the safe design of streets for cyclists and pedestrians is uniform throughout the City. The Council should rely on the input of a professional bike-ped coordinator, as they do on the City engineer. [City Should Hire a Bike/Ped Coordinator]



How did you hear about the meeting?Fit CityI was invited to help with planning and implementation [Work]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Park [Chester Park]Kenwood Shopping Center – shops [Kenwood Shopping Center]Mt Royal shopping Center – library, post office, shops [Mount Royal Area]UMD [UMD]CSS [College of Saint Scholastica]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Intersections – Worst facility is channelized turns [Crossing Busy Intersections]Streets – with no shoulder or space for cycling. Worst are the ones with 4 driving lanes and no safety zone e.g. Arrowhead Rd from 53 to Kenwood [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Arrowhead Rd]

Additional comments:Sharrows (not full bike lanes) would go a long way to accommodate cyclists and “educate” motorists. [Paint Sharrows]Law enforcement needs to start issuing citation to cyclists who break traffic laws (running lights, stop signs, wrong way on 1-way streets) [Enforce Traffic Laws for Bicyclists]City officials and (even more) engineers need to make a mind-shift. Does Duluth want to be bicycle friendly or not? (if not, admit it so we can move) [City Workers Should Consider Bikes]


How did you hear about the meeting?Fit City Duluth email [Group Email List]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakeview Drive [Lakeview Dr]Jean Duluth Road [Jean Duluth Rd]Hartley Nature Center [Hartley Park]Hawks Ridge [Hawk Ridge]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Duluth has quite a few busy arterial roads that are the only option to bike from point A to point B. ie. Arrowhead from Kenwood to 53, Glenwood, Woodland, Kenwood, & Howard Gniesen Road.[Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [Arrowhead Rd] [Glenwood Ave] [Woodland Ave][Kenwood Ave] [Howard Gnesen Rd]

Additional comments:- Many uphill routes should have a bike lanes or at least sharrows. Ie. Kenwood, Woodland, Glenwood, etc… [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]- Some back road that would be good bike routes are too rough to bike on with road bikes[Road Condition]


How did you hear about the meeting?A flyer on the wall at Continental Bike & Ski [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Everything along the Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Shops downtown along Superior Street, restaurants, & theater downtown [Downtown]Canal Park view [Canal Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.I am very afraid to ride on the street w/ traffic, there doesn’t always seem to be room for me. I end up riding on the sidewalks but they are quite bumping & are in disrepair. [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Poor Sidewalk Condition]It would be great to have bike lanes, like in Minneapolis. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:It would be good to have more bikes racks on the bus, maybe ones on the back? [More DTA Bike Racks]It would also be nice if they ever connected the lakewalk all the way to the Munger bike trail – it’s very difficult to get there by bike from East Duluth. [Cross City Trail]


How did you hear about the meeting?Perfect Duluth Day blog [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?- Skyline is scenic [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Lots of potholes to watch out for [Road Condition]- Hard to cross Mesaba [Crossing Busy Intersections] [Mesaba Ave]- Hard to cross 6th Ave E. Pedestrian signal button at 9th St and 6th Ave E is probably broken – won’t change the light [6th Ave East]- Need safe connections from east to west Duluth. Connect Munger to Lakewalk and add bike lane to Grand all the way out to far west. [Cross City Trail] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Grand Ave]Add bike lane to Michigan St, too. [Michigan St]- Add bike lane to Skyline Drive [Skyline Parkway]- Add bike lane to London/61 to scenic 61 [London Road]


Map comments:Connect Munger to Lakewalk


How did you hear about the meeting?Transistor Magazine [Transistor Magazine]The Hillsider [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?- Co-op [Whole Foods Co-op]- Park Pt Beaches [Park Point Beaches]- Skyline Dr [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Finding ways to navigate the enormous hills w/out having to walk [Hills]- 2nd & 3rd Street between Messabe & 21st Ave E are very dangerous![Efficient Connections Are Unsafe For Bikes]



How did you hear about the meeting?Transistor [Transistor Magazine]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Library and specific trails. (Millenium Trail) [Public Libraries] [Millennium Trail]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.No biking over the Blatnik Bridge. I understand that this is a problem that needs to be addressed to both Wisconsin and Minnesota. [Poor Access to Superior]A bike lane or other system would unite our communities. [Add Bike Access to Blatnik Bridge][Blatnik Bridge]

Additional comments:I have to bike 10 miles extra across the Bong Bridge. [Bong Bridge]Having a bike lane across from Hammond Rd to Garfield would be valuable. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Garfield Ave]


How did you hear about the meeting?Newspaper [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Nice Views [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.We moved to Water St to be able to have flat biking available to us as we age. We are very excited about the expansion of the Lakewalk East and West. [Lakewalk]However, Water St has no bike trail and the street is clogged with rollerbladers, families walking, bikers and cars sharing the road – cars are backing out all the time and this area is very unsafe and needs a bike trail asap. [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified] [Water St]If you are looking at changing roads while they are being repainted, please help us figure out how to get a bike trail on Water Street in August when they put the street back together again.Also they should be some rules about how bikes and pedestrians can safely share the Lakewalk – it is very congested now and can be dangerous both for pedestrians and bikes – perhaps rules about staying right – keeping dogs close so they don’t run across the path of bicyclists. [Lakewalk is Very Congested][Create Rules for Etiquette on Lakewalk]



How did you hear about the meeting?Email forwarded by friend [Word of Mouth]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?Transportation


Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Cyclists not obeying regs directed at them [Bicyclists Not Obeying Traffic Regulations]Enforcement of laws by police [Enforce Traffic Laws for Bicyclists]



How did you hear about the meeting?KUMD [KUMD]Perfect Duluth Day blog [Perfect Duluth Day]Transistor [Transistor Magazine]DNT [Duluth News Tribune]others


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Enger Tower [Enger Park]Emerson School [Emerson School]Twin Ponds [Twin Ponds]Lincoln Park [Lincoln Park]SHT trailhead @ 24th Ave E [Superior Hiking Trailhead at 24th Ave East]Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Cool houses [Distinguished Houses/Architecture]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Biggest problem is trigger lights! Traffic lights that don’t change unless a car pulls up to it – particularly 1st St + Mesaba. [When Stoplights Only Trigger for Cars] [Mesaba Ave]Change to a timer system or cross-button for bicyclists at right-hand curb on either side that would trigger the light. [Change Lights to Timer System] [Add Cross Button for Bikes at Intersections]- Poor pavement + potholes, esp on 1st St, Superior St, 4th St, Skyline Parkway [Road Condition][1st Street] [Superior St] [4th Street] [Skyline Parkway]

Additional comments:There are some hill streets I only use one-way, downhill (Mesaba, Woodland south of College St). Some are dangerous, but there are no alternatives – particularly the 2 blocks of Mesaba that Skyline Parkway uses. [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe For Bikes] [Woodland Ave]Others aren’t on my regular routes but I use them sometimes, like Central Entrance, that could be made safer. Central Ent + Mesaba intersection is the worst. [Crossing Busy Intersections] [Central Entrance] A bike path, off-street, should be built/extended from 10th St + 1st Ave E, parallel to Central Entrance + utilizing Palm St., to the mall, and are along Trinity Rd. from the Mall to Piedmont Ave. There could be a bike/ped over or underpass from 11th St over Cent Ent +Rice Lake Rd to East Skyline. [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified] [US Highway 53]As a year-round commuter, I appreciate the bike racks being kept on the busses in winter!


How did you hear about the meeting?Flyer/Poster at Whole Foods Co-op, followed by the Hillsider [Flyer] [The Hillsider]Then checked out Fit City website [Fit City Duluth Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Portland Square [Portland Square]Portland Square basketball court [Portland Square Basketball Court]The Co-op [Whole Foods Co-op]4th Street businesses [East 4th St]Sir Ben’s [Sir Benedict’s Tavern]Fitgers complete [Fitger’s Brewing Complex]Downtown/Canal Park businesses [Downtown] [Canal Park]The Lakewalk is a great bike route for folks in Central & East Hillsides plus Downtown (and Lakeside, Lester…) [Lakewalk]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Too dangerously competing for space w/ autos. Parking on streets conflicts w/ bike space at present. [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Poor visibility. [Not Being Visible to Motorists]Poor intersections. [Crossing Busy Intersections]Poor pedestrian walkways. Crummy sidewalks for shared biking/walking. [Poor Sidewalk Condition]Lack of bike lanes on downtown thoroughfares. [Downtown]

Additional comments:4th Street not bike friendly, nor Superior – I utilize them frequently on bike but reluctantly. [4th Street][Superior St]8th Avenue, below 4th, makes okay downhill biking except for blind intersections. [8th Ave East]8th Ave above 4th is highly traveled by walkers but has very poor curbs. Would like to see safer ped channels across 4th street in Central Hill. [Safer Pedestrian Channels] Thank you! Excited to see our city become more progressively designed!


How did you hear about the meeting?In today’s newspaper and word of wife [Duluth News Tribune] [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Views from Lakewalk from 21st Ave East to Canal Park [Lakewalk]Foxes, rabbits, Lief Erickson Park & Rose Garden [Lief Erickson Park/Rose Garden]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Running parallel to lake is easy – up the hill is hell. [Hills]Traffic on London Rd is FAST & reckless on roads past 47th. Crossing London Rd. is not safe except at few lights. [Motorists/Traffic] [London Rd]

Additional comments:I would like to have zebra crossings, Crosswalks in Duluth, like in Calif, where cars must stop for pedestrians or get ticketed. [Paint Zebra Crossings]Water St is the last connecting piece for the bike path to Brighton Beach. It is not safe for cars, strollers, bladders, & bikes. We have a perfect opportunity to make a multi use path on Water during the reconstruction after the water holding tanks are completed. I suggest we assess those who live on water & just do it! (this summer) I would be one of those assessed. [Water St]In Santa Cruz, Ca, they subsidized electric bikes. Older folks & people who began to exercise could pedal or use the electric motor. They used the latter to get up hills & cross busy streets (i.e. keep up & traffic flow across shout lights.) We could do that here! There is a definite ageism in Duluth & we could turn that around. [Subsidize Electric Bikes]


How did you hear about the meeting?Newspaper – News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Mt Royal shopping center (and library) [Mount Royal Area]UMD [UMD]Hartley Nature Center/bike trails [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Streets are routinely constructed to be dangerous for bikers, and bike routes are not maintained in winter. [Bikes Not Considered in Street Design] [Lack of Snow Plowing]- Designated bike routes in Duluth are dangerous and not bike routes. All they have are signs.[Designated Bike Routes are Dangerous]- Roads that should be well-traveled bike routes (like East 4th St) are dangerous because they have too many cross streets (and cars pull into the bike lane) and too much parking (we will get doored and also a hazard near intersections). [Motorists/Traffic] [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles] [4th Street]

Additional comments:Oftentimes bike routes should be shorter than car routes, if properly built. A bike route I often use saves up to a mile by using 50 ft. paved cut-through from Lakeview Drive to Apsen lane. Use these, and add some through parks. [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified] [Lakeview Dr]For year-round commuting we need trails, main routes, away from the road. The city will always dump snow on bike routes next to roads.


How did you hear about the meeting?Newspaper ad and fit city website [Duluth News Tribune] [Fit City Duluth Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Trails [Hartley Park]UMD [UMD]Mt. Royal shopping area and library [Mount Royal Area]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.It’s too scary to use many of the major streets in Duluth, due to the traffic. [Motorists/Traffic]

Additional comments:Any route with only a bike sign is almost useless. Cars don’t treat it any differently. We need marked lanes or paths. [Designated Bike Routes are Dangerous] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified]


How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth News Tribune article [Duluth News Tribune]



Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.4th Street. Parking eliminates far right riding. Eliminate parking in the summer.[Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles] [Reduce or Eliminate Parking] [4th Street]Superior Street – angled parking unsafe for biking. A buffer zone is needed . [Buffer Zone Between Parking and Driving Lane] [Superior St]3rd St. Parking on right eliminates riding far right. I ride far left inside the yellow painted line. [3rd Street]


Respondent Number: 072Meeting Site: LakesideDisclosed Email: No










What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lester Park [Lester Park]Washington Park [Washington Square]Business area [Lakeside Business District]Lester Park RiverAmity CreekView of Lake Superior [Nice Views]Brighton Beach Park [Brighton Beach]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Vehicle traffic [Motorists/Traffic]Inattentive drivers


Respondent Number: 074Meeting Site: LakesideDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?e-mail [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?East High School [East High School]Tischer Creek [Congdon Park]Congdon School [Congdon School]Ordean School [Ordean School]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Lack of bike racks [Lack of Bike Racks]Lack of bike lanes [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Poor road conditions [Road Condition]

Additional comments:Level grade was a route criteriaOff street is also preferredLakewalk always a good choice but not on these maps. [Lakewalk]


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth [Word of Mouth]Group email [Group Email List]Transistor mag [Transistor Magazine]

Do you often bike for transportation, recreation, or both?I don’t bike often

What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester bowl [Chester Park]Skyline [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Biking across busy streets, or busy streets. [Crossing Busy Intersections]Biking up steep hills [Hills]



How did you hear about the meeting?Friends of Parks email list [Group Email List]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Brighton Beach/scenic highway [Brighton Beach] [North Shore]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Potholes [Road Condition]Traffic/parked cars [Motorists/Traffic] [Safety Issues With Parked Vehicles]Will use Lakewalk more when extends farther east [Lakewalk]Would bicycle to London Rd shopping if safer [Efficient Connections Are Unsafe for Bikes] [London Rd]

Additional comments:Family new to the neighborhood – still exploring routes


How did you hear about the meeting?Word of mouth – I had biked to Whole Food co-op and was approached by a member of this organization [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Lester Parks [Lester Park]Brighton Beach [Brighton Beach]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Broken/loose bricks on Superior Street the past 3 years they have been getting worse. [Loose Bricks Downtown]Brick Repair. [Repair Bricks Downtown]Drivers pulling thru the crosswalk at the red light at Superior St + Lake Ave crosswalk. [Motorists/Traffic][Lake Ave]Drivers trying to intimidate; educate drivers + cyclist on laws [Public Education for Motorists][Public Education for Bicyclists]

Additional comments:During the winter the Lakewalk pavement is in better condition for biking than the road normally. Would like to see a better effort to keep it clear. [Plow Snow With Bikes in Mind] [Lakewalk]


How did you hear about the meeting?Website (Fit City?) [Fit City Duluth Website]Hillsider [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?The lakewalk east of 10th Ave E is fairly good biking. (West of 10th it is too crowded) [Lakewalk][Lakewalk]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Bumpy streets, unsafe routes. [Road Condition]Streets, especially some commuter/main roads should have bike lanes and/or parking changed to accommodate biking and slow cars. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Change Parking to Accommodate Bikes]

Additional comments:We need a safe way to the Canal Park area from downtown. [Downtown]The lakewalk is too crowded with pedestrians for commuters, and does not connect with Superior Street.

Respondent Number: 079Meeting Site: LakewalkDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Perfectduluthday.com blog entry! [Perfect Duluth Day]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Chester Park, waterfalls on Chester Creek [Chester Park]Sara’s Table restaurant [Chester Creek Café]Views from Skyline [Skyline Parkway]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Cars park in “would be” bike lanes, the streets that are wide enough for bikes have cars parked all over. [Roads Without Space for Bikes]NEED to build bike lanes. Woodland construction would be a golden opportunity. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space] [Woodland Ave]Widen 4th St? – Make cars park on one side only on 4th St?? [Reduce or Eliminate Parking] [4th Street]

Additional comments:3rd St only good for downhill. There is no crosstown route that is safe for going East through the Central Hillside/East Hillside region. 2nd St is dangerously narrow and 4th St is too busy with many aggressive drivers/narrowness. [Motorists/Traffic] [3rd Street][2nd Street]


How did you hear about the meeting?Email list friends of the park (I think) [Group Email List]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk [Lakewalk]New St. Lukes medical E Superior 60ish [Lester River Medical Center]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Snow is the biggest but I like to ski as well [Winter Weather]



How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]Email-group list forward [Group Email List]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hawk’s Ridge [Hawk Ridge]Mount Royal Shopping/Library [Mount Royal Area]Woodland Avenue (nice view of homes, Hartley Park, wooded areas, etc) [Distinguished Houses/Architecture] [Hartley Park] [Wooded Areas]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.It’s Scary! The cars + buses are too close – one screw up and you’d be dead. It definitely makes me freaked out sometimes. [Motorists/Traffic]The hills + cold are not too bad, but sometimes are onerous.

Additional comments:DTA bike racks are great!Would like to see bike routes/paths through the city to get away from the cars as much as possible & still be able to get around town like the “Greenway” in Minneapolis. [Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified]


How did you hear about the meeting?E-mail from fitcityduluth.com and friends [Group Email List] [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Business District 47th Ave E [Lakeside Business District]Grocery Store on 60th Ave E [Lakeside Super One]Lakewalk [Lakewalk]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Potholes huge problem [Road Condition]Motorist ignoring “Share the Road” signs [Motorists/Traffic]Solutions: Better pavement bike lane painted icons on pavement [Repair Roads] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:With Mpls being the #1 city in America for cycling, Duluth needs to step up and do a better job. Complete Streets will help


How did you hear about the meeting?Email, word of mouth [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hartley Pk [Hartley Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.1. Woodland & Arrowhead is THE WORST intersection I deal w/ across the whole town. [Crossing Busy Intersections] [Woodland Ave]2. Extending the Munger just to Raleigh (or even to Central Ave) would be a huge improvement.[Munger Trail]3. The RR crossing on the designated bike route on 63rd Ave W is brutal [63rd Ave West]



How did you hear about the meeting?I saw flyers around town [Flyer]The Hillsider [The Hillsider]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?London Café [New London Café]Marshall hardware [Marshall Hardware]Lester Park [Lester Park]Lakeside expansion [Lakewalk]Post office [Lakeside Post Office]Churches [Churches]Yoga North [Yoga North]Washington Square [Washington Square]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.The lack of designated lanes on minor collectors like Superior, London Rd. [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Superior St] [London Rd]One-way streets 1st, 2nd, & 3rd making them Glenwood. [One-Way Streets] 2-way would improve connectivity. [Convert One-Ways to Two-Ways] [1st Street] [2nd Street] [3rd Street]

Additional comments:I would like to see more bike racks, especially the post & ring type near the front doors of neighborhood, downtown, and canal park businesses. [More Bike Racks]I use the DTA racks and curt through alleys between 1st & 2nd street to go east and connect w/ the 2-way section of 1st and London Rd.


How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth News Tribune [Duluth News Tribune]Consulted Duluth Fit website [Fit City Duluth Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk extension bike path (please keep up good work + extend to Brighton Beach) [Lakewalk]Brighton Beach [Brighton Beach]Lester Park [Lester Park]7 Bridges Rd [Seven Bridges Road]Skyline [Skyline Parkway]All the mtn bike paths in Lester Park/Amity CreekConnection to scenic North Shore [North Shore]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Heavy traffic w/ no safe area [Roads Without Space for Bikes]Gravel covering parking lanes [Grit/Debris on Roads]Potholes [Road Condition]

Additional comments:Need to coordinate with website that indicates bike routes ?MapMyRide? because bike routes shown for Duluth ignore Lakewalk & suggest routes with huge hills that can be easily by-passed.[Coordinate With MapMyRide Website]At least think about dog scootering in conjunction with bike routes.


How did you hear about the meeting?Perfect Duluth Day [Perfect Duluth Day]Flyer [Flyer]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Chester Creek [Chester Park]Leif Erickson [Leif Erickson Park/Rose Garden]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Conundrum of being squeezed into unsafe space w/in dooring zone vs. taking lane and risking ire of motorists/ police [Roads Without Space For Bikes]Poor snow clearance on shoulder during winter [Lack of Snow Plowing]Poor road surface that puts me in odd places in lane. [Road Condition]

Additional comments:To me, it seems both 4th St and Superior are natural arteries through downtown, and both work OK for me, but intimidate the living daylights out of less experienced people. [4th Street] [Superior St]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Parks [Parks]Lakewalk [Lakewalk]Views of Lake Superior [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Mainly city streets, condition and lane allocation [Road Condition] [Roads Without Space for Bikes]

Additional comments:This is a great initiative to undertake while the option to improve exists. I’m particularly interested in the Glenwood improvement.


How did you hear about the meeting?DNT [Duluth News Tribune]Friend [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lester Park [Lester Park]Hawk Ridge [Hawk Ridge]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Lakewalk could be clear better in winter. [Plow Snow With Bikes in Mind] [Lakewalk]


Map comments:I take Superior if Lakewalk is not clear in Winter, or in the afternoon if it is nice + Lakewalk is busy.


How did you hear about the meeting?Friend sent w/ web info about Copenhagen biking/commuting. I printed it up and put in break room @ work. [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk – I live 3-4 blocks from entrance @ 17th & Water St. [Lakewalk] Perhaps some of the architecture, Victorian homes, [Distinguished Houses/Architecture]B&B’s (what’s left of them) [Bed and Breakfasts]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Switching between the streets (1st Street E) and sidewalk depends on the time of day. Mostly due to time issue I take E 1st St, but when I leave in a timely fashion I much more enjoy the Lakewalk. [1st Street] A solution would be a bike lane to avoid car doors. [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]Plus the cell phone users drive me crazy!! [Motorists/Traffic]

Additional comments:I wish I were more hearty so to commute by bike in winter. Then I walk as much as possible.


How did you hear about the meeting?Facebook group & news story [Facebook]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Lakewalk extension to 47ths [Lakewalk]New London Café [New London Café]US Bank [US Bank]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Rough Roads and Poor Drivers [Road Condition] [Motorists/Traffic]Bike Safe Campaign. Have a rally at playfront park to raise awareness about cycling safe. [Bicycle Safety Rally]

Additional comments:The Lakewalk was kept clean during the winter. I don’t ride on roads much during the winter.


How did you hear about the meeting?From Codie & James [Work]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Skyline Parkway [Skyline Parkway]Lester River [Lester Park]Brighton Beach [Brighton Beach]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.My own inertia [Personal Inertia]



How did you hear about the meeting?Word of Mouth [Word of Mouth]Email of dates + timesPaper – DNT [Duluth News Tribune]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Hawks Ridge [Hawk Ridge]Grocery Store [Lakeside Super One]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.1. The condition of the road shoulders force me to ride out towards the lane of traffic. [Road Condition]2. People with loud exhaust, find it “entertaining” to accelerate past pedestrians. [Motorists/Traffic]Enforce noise violations for motor vehicles. [Enforce Vehicle Noise Laws]

Additional comments:Education – Both cyclists & motorists [Public Education for Bicyclists] [Public Education for Motorists]

Map comments:No southbound shoulder [London Rd]


How did you hear about the meeting?Duluth Parks Email [Group Email List]Fit City Duluth website [Fit City Duluth Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Parks [Parks]Views [Nice Views]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Road quality – resurfacing [Road Condition] [Repair Roads]Busy with no bike lane – line reconfiguration [Roads Without Space for Bikes] [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:I have used the DTA bike racks and really like the idea.Would be nice to have better snow removal in the winter allowing for safe riding year around.[Plow Snow With Bikes in Mind]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Going uphill – I ride a recumbent tricycle and take less used roads up hill, alternating “up” with “across” as much as possible. [Hills]




How did you hear about the meeting?Facebook [Facebook]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Views of the Lake [Nice Views]Hawk Ridge [Hawk Ridge]7 Bridges Road [Seven Bridges Road]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Drivers lack of understanding of how to drive around bikes. [Motorists/Traffic]Bikers not obeying traffic rules. [Bicyclists Not Obeying Traffic Regulations]Poor road conditions [Road Condition]

Additional comments:Must push safe + legal riding. Will help w/ working w/ drivers. [Public Education for Bicyclists]

Respondent Number: 096Meeting Site: Individual CaseDisclosed Email: No

















What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood??

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.- Roads engineered to encourage speeding, unsafe for everybody [Roads Designed to Encourage Speeding]- Design roads to encourage going speed limit (ie: narrower lanes) [Engineer Roads for Speed Control]- Cars don’t pay attn. on Superior St, looking for parking spots, etc. One-ways and lakewalk are impractical alternatives [Motorists/Traffic] [Superior St]- Bike lane on Superior [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]- 6th Ave E takes forever to cross sometimes [Crossing Busy Intersections] [6th Ave East]- Plowing snow better for cyclists would help in winter months [Plow Snow With Bikes in Mind]

Additional comments:I use DTA racks to go up hill long distances. Lots of easy downhill commuting.

Respondent Number: 099Meeting Site: Individual CaseDisclosed Email: Yes

How did you hear about the meeting?Word of Mouth [Word of Mouth]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Nice views [Nice Views]Huge pretty houses [Distinguished Houses/Architecture]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Too many cars [Motorists/Traffic]Not enough resources for bicyclists (ex: bike lanes, bike racks, etc) [Roads Without Space for Bikes][Lack of Bike Racks]

Additional comments:Sometimes the DTA bike racks are full and people get turned down [DTA Bike Racks Full]




What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?Parks [Parks]Libraries [Public Libraries]Live near downtown and canal park [Downtown] [Canal Park]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Too many cars driving too fast and feeling unsafe riding my bicycle to a simple destination [Motorists/Traffic]Bike lanes and making the roads safe [Add Bike Lanes or Shoulder Space]

Additional comments:I use the DTA bus racks daily to go up the hill from 6th Ave E and 6th St E to LSC and Hermantown, and I use a bike trail that goes by Central Entrance that is only good going downhill on, but that is only because Duluth is a big hill so that’s why I use the DTA. [6th Ave East] [Central Entrance]





Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.A couple comments from a commuter biker. Biking to Woodland from Downtown is workable, along the boardwalk then up Congdon parkway or similar routes. However, biking north on Woodland thru the Snively Road intersection is very dangerous. The traffic in the right turn lane on Woodland makes little attempt to slow down, when there is a bike on the sidewalk wanting to cross that intersection, or in the street wanting to cross heading north at that intersection. Can you fix this? [Crossing Busy Intersections] [Woodland Ave]

Additional comments:Have you considered repaving Congdon Parkway as a bikers route? It is really broken down, but is a decent route up the hill to Woodland. [Congdon Trail] It appears 7 bridges road is being upgraded, great, it is another nice bike path.


How did you hear about the meeting?Sustainable Twin Ports web page [Sustainable Twin Ports Website]


What specific destinations would be interesting to people biking in your neighborhood?All of Park Point, trail at the end [Park Point]Beaches [Park Point Beaches]Rec Center [Community Recreation Centers]Community Garden [Community Gardens]

Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.Lake/Minnesota Avenue on park Point are State Aid roads; therefore there is no designated bike lane because a lane must be physically separated from traffic on a State Aid road, and the lane is just a parking lane with no barrier. However, it appears as if there is a bike lane because traffic is parking on the bay side all summer. So going both ways in the lake side lane are bikes, roller bladders, joggers, joggers with prams, skate boarders, walkers with dogs, Segways and tandem bikes when they’re rentable in Canal Park… It is, to put it mildly, insane. One solution would be to have parking on both sides all summer.Another would be for there to be signage: “Cyclists travel with traffic; no bike lane on Park Point.”[Minnesota Ave]


Respondent Number: 103Meeting Site: Individual CaseDisclosed Email: Y/N




Describe the main problems you have with bicycling and possible solutions to them.MnDOT provided a temporary paved path for public use between 23rd Avenue East and London Road east of 26th Avenue East until the shoreline route would be possible. That temporary path does not meet federal standards and is not officially designated as "Lakewalk". The problems are a steep grade and two overly sharp turns and for west-bound users an abrupt confrontation with motorized vehicles at the intersection of 23rd and Water Street. [Water St]


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activetransportationduluth.files.wordpress.com€¦ · Web view[Build Bike Paths, Off-Street or Unspecified] Respondent Number: 082. Meeting Site: Lakeside. Disclosed Email: Yes