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Bike Walk Commission submits feedback on Route 715 design, urges stronger walk/bike elements
Summary
Commissioners attended a public meeting and submitted a July 9 letter to the Route 715 project team urging improved sidewalks, crossings and bike facilities as the project advances from 30% toward 90% design.
The Norwalk Bike Walk Commission reported sending a formal letter to the Route 715 project team after attending a community meeting and compiling commissioner feedback. Chair Emily Burneman said the commission emphasized walkability and bikeability—sidewalks, crossings and bicycle lanes—during the comment period, which closed July 9.
"I felt that that was a really, well articulated message on the walkability and bikeability of the city of Norwalk," Burneman said, noting the commission signed and submitted a joint letter. Commissioners who attended the community event said the meeting helped them understand implementation challenges and refine constructive suggestions.
Greg and project staff briefed commissioners that the design is in an early stage; Burneman said the project was at roughly 30% design and was expected to reach 90% in the coming month. Commissioners asked to remain engaged to protect pedestrian and bicycle access as the project advances.
The commission did not vote on formal demands but agreed to stay involved and to offer technical comments as the Route 715 design progresses.
