East Edge Path Nears Completion [Pics]

by Osman Parvez
In Boulder, we take our bike paths seriously.     Not as seriously as the Danes, but we're getting there. 


Maybe it's just me, but do bike path projects take half as long to complete as roadway projects?    I suppose it just seems to go faster because of the lack of traffic backups. Bicycles take up a fraction of the space of cars.  Then again, check out the supervisor to worker ratio (1:4).   One worker is cropped out and yes, he was working hard leveling the concrete with a board.  

For your viewing pleasure, a few shots of the new East Edge Path as it nears completion are below.    This path will run along the side of Kittredge field, connecting the Aurora ave underpass to the path along Broadway, Baseline, and the Base Mar shopping area.

The view to the North.    

The stonework for the retaining wall is complete a little further north.   The iconic First Christian Church is visible (no construction as yet on the Province) in the photo.

View to the south.   The tire tracks are the approximate location of the new path. 

With the new path, those living on the 28th street frontage will find access to the Base Mar plaza far improved.   One Penn, Landmark Lofts, Lotus Lofts, Gold Run, Golden West (senior housing), the Outlook Hotel, and the entire Baseline neighborhood get a direct benefit.  

Early signage, expect improvement

Good news for students is good news for the rest of us too.   This is a step in the right direction.   The underpass area at Baseline and 28th Street is a known hangout for panhandlers who fly cardboard signs on the on/off ramps.   I ride the area frequently on my bike and it's not always fun to cycle (or run) past drunk vagrants, broken glass, and trash.  

This path allows cyclists and others to bypass the trouble areas and stay more visible.  The 28th street frontage road and the intersection of Baseline is a beehive of development.     Stay tuned for more...

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