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DOT releases report on feasibility of adding a bike lane to the
Hoan Bridge
Engineers identify 5 workable options
 
 
Madison—Today the Department of Transportation (DOT) released a report on the feasibility of adding a bike and pedestrian lane to the Hoan Bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront.  DOT is currently accepting public comment on the report and will present its findings at a public hearing Nov. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at DOT’s downtown Milwaukee office, 1001 West St. Paul Avenue.
 
The Hoan Bridge is located in the 19th Assembly District, which is represented by Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee).  Rep. Richards released the following statement: 
 
“As a longtime supporter of adding a bike lane to the Hoan Bridge, I am encouraged that engineers have identified five feasible options for safely accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians on the bridge or alongside it.  Transportation officials are accepting public input right now.  Supporters need to submit comments soon so their view can be considered by the decision makers at DOT. 
 
“In the coming weeks I will continue to work with the bicycling community, other area leaders, business leaders and others to sustain the momentum we’ve built behind this project.  Biking over the Hoan in a dedicated lane with a barrier would clearly be more scenic, more safe and more direct than the current route.  By working together with DOT, I remain hopeful we can finally make our longtime goal of biking over the Hoan a reality.”
 
DOT’s feasibility report is here: www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/seregion/794hoan/public.htm
Public comments to DOT should be directed to:
 
Carolynn Gellings, P.E. Project Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southeast Region
141 NW Barstow Street
P.O. Box 798
Waukesha, WI 53187-0798
(262) 548-8716
carolynn.gellings@dot.wi.gov
 
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