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Richland Creek Greenway Trail update

For those of you who haven't been on the Richland Creek Greenway Trail in Belleville, Ill., you're in for a pleasant surprise. Crosswalk signals have been installed at signals at West Main and Sixth streets. Pedestrians and cyclists can easily press the button to activate the signals, which will give them safe access across West Main.

Before, stop signs were installed at the intersection, but it wasn't a safe situation. West Main is a busy street, and it was difficult to find a opening to get across the street.

At least the times I've crossed the street with the signal, you still have to be wary of people turning east onto West Main because they may not be paying attention to people in the crosswalk. Still, the situation is better than it was.

Kudos to the city of Belleville and another other public agencies that was involved in installing the lights.

ROUGH SPOT: On the Richland Creek Greenway Trail between West Main Street and Centerville Avenue, watch out for a bit of the asphalt that is missing. Gravel has been put in the hole in attempt to fill it, but you could be heading for a fall if you're not watching for it, particularly if you're on a road bike.

Roger 0 comments 6:33 PM