A sharrow lets motorists know the lane is being shared with bicycles. Such lanes are wider than traditional lanes.
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Experiencing our city first-hand, not from the front seat and through a car window, is often limited. Being able to walk to a destination or to bicycle is often more of a challenge than an opportunity. That's beginning to change.
One way is the Transportation Dept's look at ways to improve bicycle circulation. The process will be in stages but two efforts are for a major north-south bike route and a best-routes grid for casual users.
The department is working on a route that would actually connect Mesquite's Town East Mall on the south end to Richardson's Breckenridge Park and the Richardson trails on the north end. The Garland route would start at the south city limits, run under the I-30 bridge that crosses Duck Creek, follow the current Duck Creek trails, follow Glenbrook or a parallel street through the central area, and then use some residential streets to connect to Winters Park, on to the new trails being constructed next to the Spring Creek Forest, to Brand Rd, and then north to the city limits. A trail would also connect from the current Lake Ray Hubbard trails generally along Rowlett Creek and the Town Center area to Brand Rd.
The grid being envisioned is a best-routes plan for residential and casual bicyclists. If a family wanted to take a Saturday ride, the grid would give show some of the better routes.
To realize the north-south connector, there will need to be additional infrastructure. The city has applied for a grant through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
Increasing access for pedestrians and bicycles are part of the future Unified Development Code that will follow the Envision Garland comprehensive plan process that is currently underway.
Garland is positioning itself well to continue to grow and to prosper and to be an exciting place to work and play.
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