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Trailnet advocacy alert

Trailnet, the not-for-profit organization that promotes bicycle and pedestrian activities in the St. Louis area, has put out this advocacy alert for cyclists in the St. Louis area:

The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a $7.3 million overhaul of the Dougherty Ferry Road bridge/overpass at I-270 during the summer of 2007. The project will be initiated after Memorial Day and will require three months to complete. Residents of Des Peres and Kirkwood will be affected by this projects and cyclists who enjoy the scenic South Ballas Road/West Adams corridor (Sugar Creek area).

One of Trailnet's goals is, “to deliver superior quality trail and roadway enhancements to meet the recreational and transportation needs of bicyclists and pedestrians.” We encourage interested citizens to contact MoDOT regarding bicycle/pedestrian safety and access of this project. Send your e-mails to the MoDOT engineers listed below before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2006 when the public comment period closes. Read a news article about this project at STL Today.

Contact MoDOT Project Manager Tom Montes de Oca at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Thomas.Montes-De-Oca@modot.mo.gov Contact MoDOT Area Engineer Karen Yeomans at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Karen.Yeomans@modot.mo.gov.

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