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Nyrides
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I discovered this area by accident this past weekend while I was in Philly. I think the road I was
on is called Columbus Drive/ Washington Ave. It looks a lot like the waterfront areas in Chicago
and Montreal, both of which are big tourist attractions and both of which have bike paths running
along them.
I noticed there's an old rail line running down the middle of the street, just as there must have
been in Chicago - and maybe even Montreal at one time. This looks like it would make an excellent
bicycle path, if the intersections can be made safe.
My questions: Has there ever been any official discussion of a rail-to-trail conversion here? And is
this area "hopping" in the warm weather months like Navy Pier (Chicago), Chelsea Pier (NYC), or Old
Montreal? I believe it could be - and I think a bike path would add a lot to it.
My compliments, also, to the City of Philadelphia for keeping the Schuykill path in such good shape
-- and for its commitment to parks and recreation.
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Low-Impact Rides in the NY/LI region www.geocities.com/NYRides
on is called Columbus Drive/ Washington Ave. It looks a lot like the waterfront areas in Chicago
and Montreal, both of which are big tourist attractions and both of which have bike paths running
along them.
I noticed there's an old rail line running down the middle of the street, just as there must have
been in Chicago - and maybe even Montreal at one time. This looks like it would make an excellent
bicycle path, if the intersections can be made safe.
My questions: Has there ever been any official discussion of a rail-to-trail conversion here? And is
this area "hopping" in the warm weather months like Navy Pier (Chicago), Chelsea Pier (NYC), or Old
Montreal? I believe it could be - and I think a bike path would add a lot to it.
My compliments, also, to the City of Philadelphia for keeping the Schuykill path in such good shape
-- and for its commitment to parks and recreation.
--
Low-Impact Rides in the NY/LI region www.geocities.com/NYRides