The city official just confirmed that the bike lanes for Euclid Avenue are officially approved. I honestly never thought we would see this happen but you all proved me wrong. Please keep an eye on the construction process as it starts so we can ensure everything is built as promised.
February 19, 2014
Final supporters
Euclid Avenue is the main transportation corridor for students, faculty, staff and local residents coming to Syracuse University, SUNY ESF, and Upstate Medical Center by bike, foot, and car. Currently, over 500 cyclists cross through the intersection of Comstock and Euclid every day during the Spring and Fall. However, the current street design is unsafe for everyone. Alternate street parking, unclear road markings, and the lack of a dedicated bicycle lane create a dangerous situation. Routinely, bicycles and pedestrians are in accidents with cars and buses. According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, over 1,000 car, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents happen each year in Syracuse alone. That doesn't include the majority that go unreported, as you can see from the comment section below.
The benefits of creating a safe avenue for bicyclists and pedestrians goes well beyond reducing the number of accidents involving cars, buses, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Numerous transportation studies throughout the country show that bike lanes and cycle tracks (physically separated lanes) increase property values along routes. This likely explains why the University Neighborhood Preservation Association calls for Euclid Avenue to be a "Complete Street." Meaning that it is a "safe and attractive corridor for all users including bicyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians." Also, as a selling point from the perspective of SUNY ESF (the largest school in the country dedicated to the study of the environment), Syracuse University, and the City of Syracuse, this vision clearly would be more attractive to future residents and students than the present unsafe conditions for both bicyclists and pedestrians. With a strong push to create bike lanes throughout Syracuse, it only makes sense to have them where the most bicyclists are found.
Please help us improve safety on Euclid Avenue by signing this petition. If you are a student, faculty, or staff member at SU or ESF or if you live on Euclid Avenue, please note this in the comments section. We'd also like to hear about your experiences biking or walking on Euclid.
This petition will be presented to decision makers in Syracuse, Syracuse University, and SUNY-ESF to start a conversation about how to improve safety on Euclid Avenue for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 6, 2013
December 4, 2013
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort since I started it. We are within reach of one thousand signatures and I know this is entirely because you chose to speak up for a safer Euclid Avenue.
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2013
105 Comments
Every time I bike down Euclid, I worry for my life. This is also one of the busiest and most crucial streets linking the campus to student housing and the numerous activities on Westcott.
I recently bought a house off of Nottingham rd and was looking forward to biking to work ( I work at Upstate Medical Center). I did not realize how dangerous Euclid Ave is for cyclists. While, this will not deter me, I wholly support any action taken to improve safety for cyclists in Syracuse.
I live off of Euclid and have to ride on this street every day! I don't like that the cars to my right are so close that if someone opens their door I'll either smash into it or swerve and be hit by the car on my left. A bike lane is a must.
ESF student. Myself and a good friend have both been hit this fall on Euclid. I've had many close calls. Reckless drivers should be pulled over and ticketed routinely until bike lanes are added. Thanks
I was practically run off the road into the ledge of the sidewalk today near the corner of comstock and Euclid! A car got so close to be it almost ran right into me so I had to squeeze over the 2 inches I could and scraped my foot on the curb!
Suny ESF students are so burdened by having no decent or accessible parking close to campus it is such a safety concern for all parents and students at ESF. At a minimum, BIKE lanes NEED to be priority and student Safe Biking routes need to be put in place ASAP as this is the only sensible way particularly for ESF students to get to campus.
I really like the idea of removing the parking entirely to allow wide bike lanes in both directions. Works in Copenhagen!!
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The city official just confirmed that the bike lanes for Euclid Avenue are officially approved. I honestly never thought we would see this happen but you all proved me wrong. Please keep an eye on the construction process as it starts so we can ensure everything is built as promised.
February 19, 2014
Final supporters
Euclid Avenue is the main transportation corridor for students, faculty, staff and local residents coming to Syracuse University, SUNY ESF, and Upstate Medical Center by bike, foot, and car. Currently, over 500 cyclists cross through the intersection of Comstock and Euclid every day during the Spring and Fall. However, the current street design is unsafe for everyone. Alternate street parking, unclear road markings, and the lack of a dedicated bicycle lane create a dangerous situation. Routinely, bicycles and pedestrians are in accidents with cars and buses. According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, over 1,000 car, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents happen each year in Syracuse alone. That doesn't include the majority that go unreported, as you can see from the comment section below.
The benefits of creating a safe avenue for bicyclists and pedestrians goes well beyond reducing the number of accidents involving cars, buses, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Numerous transportation studies throughout the country show that bike lanes and cycle tracks (physically separated lanes) increase property values along routes. This likely explains why the University Neighborhood Preservation Association calls for Euclid Avenue to be a "Complete Street." Meaning that it is a "safe and attractive corridor for all users including bicyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians." Also, as a selling point from the perspective of SUNY ESF (the largest school in the country dedicated to the study of the environment), Syracuse University, and the City of Syracuse, this vision clearly would be more attractive to future residents and students than the present unsafe conditions for both bicyclists and pedestrians. With a strong push to create bike lanes throughout Syracuse, it only makes sense to have them where the most bicyclists are found.
Please help us improve safety on Euclid Avenue by signing this petition. If you are a student, faculty, or staff member at SU or ESF or if you live on Euclid Avenue, please note this in the comments section. We'd also like to hear about your experiences biking or walking on Euclid.
This petition will be presented to decision makers in Syracuse, Syracuse University, and SUNY-ESF to start a conversation about how to improve safety on Euclid Avenue for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 6, 2013
December 4, 2013
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort since I started it. We are within reach of one thousand signatures and I know this is entirely because you chose to speak up for a safer Euclid Avenue.
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2013
105 Comments
Definitely a safety need, as a regular bike rider on this road, it is difficult to avoid traffic and parked car activity. If a bike lane is placed in, I think the city should have a permanent parking lane on only one side of the street.
Every time I bike down Euclid, I worry for my life. This is also one of the busiest and most crucial streets linking the campus to student housing and the numerous activities on Westcott.
I recently bought a house off of Nottingham rd and was looking forward to biking to work ( I work at Upstate Medical Center). I did not realize how dangerous Euclid Ave is for cyclists. While, this will not deter me, I wholly support any action taken to improve safety for cyclists in Syracuse.
I live off of Euclid and have to ride on this street every day! I don't like that the cars to my right are so close that if someone opens their door I'll either smash into it or swerve and be hit by the car on my left. A bike lane is a must.
ESF student. Myself and a good friend have both been hit this fall on Euclid. I've had many close calls. Reckless drivers should be pulled over and ticketed routinely until bike lanes are added. Thanks
I was practically run off the road into the ledge of the sidewalk today near the corner of comstock and Euclid! A car got so close to be it almost ran right into me so I had to squeeze over the 2 inches I could and scraped my foot on the curb!
Suny ESF students are so burdened by having no decent or accessible parking close to campus it is such a safety concern for all parents and students at ESF. At a minimum, BIKE lanes NEED to be priority and student Safe Biking routes need to be put in place ASAP as this is the only sensible way particularly for ESF students to get to campus.
I really like the idea of removing the parking entirely to allow wide bike lanes in both directions. Works in Copenhagen!!
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Definitely a safety need, as a regular bike rider on this road, it is difficult to avoid traffic and parked car activity. If a bike lane is placed in, I think the city should have a permanent parking lane on only one side of the street.