April 13, 2010
GREENWAY: The proposed Greenway would feature a landscaped and lighted multi-use path.
A feasibility study was recently done by ABMB to explore a proposed greenway concept that would provide 2.7 miles of bike/pedestrian pathways through the Downtown area.
The intent of the study is to provide information that will show how a new transportation infrastructure greenway can be integrated into the existing layout of the urban streets of Downtown Baton Rouge.
Creating a Downtown Greenway will require meeting significant
challenges, but with public, local, state and federal acceptance, the Downtown Greenway will prove to be a great return on investment.Now is the time to invest in and implement new transportation infrastructure in Downtown Baton Rouge that will provide more viable choices to walk and bike, while stretching our transportation dollars. The Downtown Development District’s (DDD) Downtown Greenway project will seek to implement a new greenway “active transportation” system that will do both.
As Baton Rouge continues to grow, it is essential that we make it a priority to build an active
transportation system that connects where we live, learn, work, shop and play. This must include a
functional green network of sidewalks and bike paths.
Downtown Baton Rouge has an opportunity to create a greenway connection that would form the
backbone for an immediate and long-term stimulus to our economy. This will include:
A. Re-connecting with surrounding disjointed neighborhoods, which will allow for alternative
transportation options as recommended in Plan Baton Rouge Phase II;
B. Connection to Spanish Town, Beauregard Town and 7 BREC parks, including the proposed
Convention & 7th Street park, Goldsby Field, Memorial Stadium, Expressway Park, Brooks
Park and City Park;
C. Encourage new investment and redevelopment of the area;
D. Promote a healthier lifestyle.
