Warsaw Recieves Funding for Downtown Bike Racks
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jennifer [email protected]
Kosciusko County Community Foundation received $1,500 in funding in March from an anonymous donor.
The funding was specifically designated for bicycle racks that have been installed in downtown Warsaw, according to Tim Dombrosky, Warsaw assistant city planner.
There are nine bicycle racks that have been installed on Center and Buffalo streets between Indiana and Lake streets and Main and Market streets.
There will be another two bicycle racks that will be installed in front of the new city hall on Center Street and Buffalo Street once the city hall work is complete.
The city has been working on the design plans for the bicycle racks since March.
Warsaw’s Ride-Walk Advisory Committee came up with the design for the bike racks.
The committee consists of 17 members who help make decisions on bike and pedestrian plans and programs in Warsaw.
The committee is represented by Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club, City of Warsaw, Winona Lake, Warsaw Parks, Warsaw Community Schools, Orthoworx, Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, Kosciusko County Health Department and Kosciusko County Runners Association representatives.
The city also consulted with bicyclists who ride downtown for input on the design of the bike racks.
The bike racks are painted green and say Ride Warsaw and have a bicycle painted on them.
Warsaw Parks Department employees installed the bike racks downtown Wednesday morning, according to Staci Young, Warsaw parks and recreation director.
“We want to encourage people to ride their bikes for the health and recreation benefits,” Young said.
Young said some people work and commute to downtown, and the idea is to create a culture of bike riding where people are using other methods of transportation in addition to driving.
Dombrosky said the bike racks will hopefully encourage people to bike ride to downtown.
“We want to let people know they can ride their bicycles in the downtown to where they want to go and there will be safe place to put their bicycles,” Dombrosky said.
Each bike rack accommodates two bicycles, and bicyclists will use their own bike locks.
The bike rack supports the bike from the frame rather than the wheel so the bicycle will not fall over.
Bicyclists are advised that according to city ordinance they are not allowed to ride their bicycles on downtown sidewalks, but must walk their bicycles to the bike racks.
Warsaw is working on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan for Warsaw and Winona Lake. The purpose of the plan is to create a strategy to increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety.
The city earlier this month approved a $24,000 K21 Health Foundation grant agreement to help with signage and pavement markings for bike trails along Smith Street and Winona Avenue.
Dombrosky, who is a bike rider, said he has seen groups of people using the bike lanes.
Young said she noticed people during fair week using the bike lanes.
There will be a Warsaw and Winona Lake bicycle and pedestrian master plan open house tonight from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion.
City staff and consultants will be available to gather feedback and answer questions.
The city is currently developing a plan for the community’s bicycle and pedestrian system. The purpose of the plan is to create a strategy to increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety.
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Kosciusko County Community Foundation received $1,500 in funding in March from an anonymous donor.
The funding was specifically designated for bicycle racks that have been installed in downtown Warsaw, according to Tim Dombrosky, Warsaw assistant city planner.
There are nine bicycle racks that have been installed on Center and Buffalo streets between Indiana and Lake streets and Main and Market streets.
There will be another two bicycle racks that will be installed in front of the new city hall on Center Street and Buffalo Street once the city hall work is complete.
The city has been working on the design plans for the bicycle racks since March.
Warsaw’s Ride-Walk Advisory Committee came up with the design for the bike racks.
The committee consists of 17 members who help make decisions on bike and pedestrian plans and programs in Warsaw.
The committee is represented by Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club, City of Warsaw, Winona Lake, Warsaw Parks, Warsaw Community Schools, Orthoworx, Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, Kosciusko County Health Department and Kosciusko County Runners Association representatives.
The city also consulted with bicyclists who ride downtown for input on the design of the bike racks.
The bike racks are painted green and say Ride Warsaw and have a bicycle painted on them.
Warsaw Parks Department employees installed the bike racks downtown Wednesday morning, according to Staci Young, Warsaw parks and recreation director.
“We want to encourage people to ride their bikes for the health and recreation benefits,” Young said.
Young said some people work and commute to downtown, and the idea is to create a culture of bike riding where people are using other methods of transportation in addition to driving.
Dombrosky said the bike racks will hopefully encourage people to bike ride to downtown.
“We want to let people know they can ride their bicycles in the downtown to where they want to go and there will be safe place to put their bicycles,” Dombrosky said.
Each bike rack accommodates two bicycles, and bicyclists will use their own bike locks.
The bike rack supports the bike from the frame rather than the wheel so the bicycle will not fall over.
Bicyclists are advised that according to city ordinance they are not allowed to ride their bicycles on downtown sidewalks, but must walk their bicycles to the bike racks.
Warsaw is working on a bicycle and pedestrian master plan for Warsaw and Winona Lake. The purpose of the plan is to create a strategy to increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety.
The city earlier this month approved a $24,000 K21 Health Foundation grant agreement to help with signage and pavement markings for bike trails along Smith Street and Winona Avenue.
Dombrosky, who is a bike rider, said he has seen groups of people using the bike lanes.
Young said she noticed people during fair week using the bike lanes.
There will be a Warsaw and Winona Lake bicycle and pedestrian master plan open house tonight from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion.
City staff and consultants will be available to gather feedback and answer questions.
The city is currently developing a plan for the community’s bicycle and pedestrian system. The purpose of the plan is to create a strategy to increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety.
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