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Memphis, TN

GREEN LANE PROJECT Chicago, IL May 30 & 31, 2012. Memphis, TN. John E. Cameron, P.E . City Engineer Kyle Wagenschutz Bike/ Ped Coordinator. Overton-Broad Connector. 1.5 mile corridor along Broad Ave. and Tillman St. Connects Overton Park to Shelby Farms Greenline and Park

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Memphis, TN

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  1. GREEN LANE PROJECT Chicago, IL May 30 & 31, 2012 Memphis, TN John E. Cameron, P.E. City Engineer Kyle Wagenschutz Bike/Ped Coordinator

  2. Overton-Broad Connector • 1.5 mile corridor along Broad Ave. and Tillman St. • Connects Overton Park to Shelby Farms Greenlineand Park • Historically underserved & neglected neighborhoods and business districts • Proposed two-way cycle track • Positive community support and participation

  3. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave • 1.1 mile corridor connecting Midtown to Downtown Memphis • Southern edge of Medical District – high employment & student populations • Most adjacent land uses are institutional in nature and ownership • Designated bike route since 2003; popular among cyclists for recreation and commuting • Proposed cycle track design

  4. Harahan Bridge Project • 1 mile bridge spanning the MS River connecting downtown Memphis with West Memphis, AR • Active rail crossing operated by UPRR • Unused road structures to be repurposed for bike/ped access across the river • Main St. to Main St. project proposal submitted for TIGER IV program • Proposed protected bike facilities between bridge approach and Central Station

  5. What are our challenges? • Historic development patterns • Design guidance in context of Memphis • Building demand • Geographic/Social equity

  6. What do we want from GLP? • Technical Assistance • Evaluation Support • Continued Progress

  7. What can we offer GLP? • Unique southern-urban perspective • Lessons in community engagement/support • Working with advocates

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