First Sketches of Beltline’s Eastside Bike Trail
Decatur Metro | August 20, 2010 | 2:24 pmCourtesy of the great locomotive chaser Thomas Wheatley…
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such nicely manicured rail lawns before. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a rail lawn before!
A bit of general verbal description from the same Mr. Wheatley…
Project officials last Thursday night told CL that the path won’t simply be a sloppy concrete snake tossed down willy nilly. It will feature phased-in plantings and landscaping. Space for the arboretum and a future light-rail or streetcar transit system will be preserved. Access for pedestrians and the disabled, including ramps, will be placed along the segment.
He also has a bunch more pics – of varying quality – over in his Fresh Loaf post. Beltline officials tell Thomas there will be three or four public meetings to discuss the bike trail’s design in September.