Go to the Legal Information Institute . Many children, elderly and disabled people crossing Madison St to visit the Public Library. The apparent emphasis on moving traffic and vehicle concerns over that of pedestrians and cyclists, does not allow for quick clearing of sidewalks and bike paths in the winter, rather the snow is piled up by the plows making it impossible to walk on the sidewalk and remaining unsafe to walk on the road. Concern for the bike path that was built with federal dollars to promote alternatives to automobile travel. It crosses Madison on fifth St. Unaware drivers running red lights, and not checking for bicycles coming along side of the cars.
Traffic congestion is an issue for people, as well as safety for moving through the neighborhood.
There is a desire to create a safe environment for alternate modes of transportation as evidenced by the plans and implementation of a new bicycle path in Goshen. A recommended Approach. Bicycle and pedestrian projects shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities, except where bicycle and pedestrian use is not permitted. Transportation plans and projects shall provide due consideration for safety and contiguous routes for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Secretary shall not approve any project or take any regulatory action that will sever an existing major nonmotorized route or adversely affect the safety of nonmotorized traffic and light motorcycles, unless a reasonable alternate route exists or is established.