As this project had such wide support from Salem residents, updates to a wide audience is appreciated. Sadly, the wording in the updates is sometimes confusing.To clarify: the accepted plan is called the “Winter-Maple Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” This plan includes design elements that can improve all active transportation options along the studied route.
The bike boulevard section, running from D Street to Bliler Ave, is officially called a “Neighborhood Greeenway.” This section passes through primarily residential areas and received a 20 mph designation to improve safety for all people (in cars and on bike/foot/skateboard) who are sharing the low-speed, low-volume street.
Planned areas north and south of the “Greenway” have no official name – just as bike lanes marked on Liberty, Pine, or other streets don’t have a specific title. Looking to the future, design elements in these areas (i.e. separated bike lanes and connected multi-use paths) have the potential to create a connected network with greater access.
Additional note: While the final approved bike and pedestrian plan is not posted to the City's website, the December 2017 proposal can be found here.
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