This realignment, safety, and connectivity project will provide improved bicycle infrastructure (a cycle track) and allow for separation between bikes, pedestrians, campus buses, and vehicles. This project will also address the realignment of Ferst Drive at Regents Drive, which will eliminate the traffic signal and enable connectivity to the planned bicycle infrastructure southwest of campus.
The cycle track phased completion currently has the following parameters:
6th Street Intersection
Cycle track westbound (towards CRC) - lane is closed south of 6th Street. Signage instructs bikes/scooters to use crosswalk and then merge with traffic to continue south on Ferst Drive.
Cycle track eastbound (towards Tech Square) – signage instructs cyclists to enter the cycle track at 6th Street.
Klaus Midblock Crossing
Vehicular- Both directions - Stop signs at midblock crossing as well as “Stop Ahead” signs. Studies are underway regarding the possibility of these stop signs permanently remaining in place.
Cycle track westbound - bikes stop and then enter the midblock crossing. A temporary bike box with left turn arrow will be installed.
Cycle track eastbound - bikes are in the cycle track and travel east across the midblock crossing and then merge with east bound traffic. Signage informs cyclists and vehicles of “Bike Merge”.
Fowler/Ferst Intersection and Techwood/Ferst Intersections
Cycle track will remain closed. Cyclists/scooters share the lane. Construction in this area will resume this winter.