Colorado State University bicyclists, rejoice!
Think back to the time where you were on your college campus. Maybe it's a fading memory, or maybe it's right now. Regardless, I think I can speak for a lot of students, whether at a big school or small, that when class is let out people are everywhere! Between trying to find your next class and dodging the bikers and skateboarders, it can get extremely crammed. Luckily for the Colorado State University students, their commute to and from campus will get a lot safer this upcoming semester.
Final touches are being put on an underpass of Shields Street at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street, which is one of the main entrances for the west side of the CSU campus. The structure that was put into place will allow thousands of bicyclists and pedestrians coming to and from campus to safely pass and completely avoid the busy Shields and Elizabeth intersection, where 50,000 vehicles pass through each day. The goal is that both students and bicyclists feel safer and will be safer when making their daily commute. This $10.8 million project was opened this past Wednesday to the public -- perfect timing for the first day of classes!
Construction for this Colorado State University-funded project began in December but had some delays due to weather and the relocation of utility lines. Planner Fred Haberecht states, “I think it’s gone very well especially given the inherent difficulties of the project crossing a major intersection in high groundwater."
This project is one of many to be completed to help improve pedestrian safety. Colorado State University puts the safety of others as one of their top priorities as the university has spent around 25 million dollars on improving access to campus.
