BPAC recommends mixed‑use paths for Tasman Drive west of Vienna, phases east segment for later review

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission on May 15 recommended that the City Council pursue a phased redesign of Tasman Drive that installs two‑way, separated multiuse paths on the western segment (Fair Oaks Avenue to Vienna Drive) and defer full design decisions for the eastern segment (Vienna Drive to Lawrence Expressway) until after the first phase is evaluated.

Commissioners said the move prioritizes pedestrian and bicyclist safety while allowing time to monitor traffic and emergency response impacts before extending changes east of Vienna. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote, 6‑0 with one commissioner recused.

The commission’s recommendation follows a staff and consultant presentation on a study that assessed existing conditions, collision history and two main build alternatives. Adam Denkberg, project manager for consultant Kimley‑Horn, told commissioners the study examined traffic volumes and collision records and concluded that converting Tasman to one general‑purpose travel lane per direction was possible without “significant travel time or delay impacts” at study intersections, though it would increase queuing in some peak periods. He described the two build options under consideration: (1) 12‑foot two‑way multiuse paths on both sides of Tasman separated from the road by curb; and (2) curbside Class 2B buffered bike lanes with sidewalks on each side.

Why it matters: the corridor currently lacks continuous sidewalks or bike lanes across long stretches. The consultants estimated costs for full corridor buildout at roughly $18–$23 million for the multiuse path approach and $14–$19 million for the buffered bike lanes (estimates presented in 2025 dollars). The study summarized outreach from more than…