Prado Road Interchange and Prado Creek Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Summary
The project consolidates bike lanes into one protected shared-use path on the south side, saving about $20 million. A community member raised concerns about how bicyclists and pedestrians will cross paths on the bridge.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The path consolidation saved about $20 million in construction costs.
Casual riders get a protected path connecting to the Bob Jones Trail; confident riders get a shoulder to use.
Riders wanting dedicated directional lanes on both sides may find the consolidated path less convenient.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Architectural Review Commission
The project consolidates bike lanes into one protected shared-use path on the south side, saving about $20 million. A community member raised concerns about how bicyclists and pedestrians will cross paths on the bridge.
City Council
The council advanced both long-planned projects, but the interchange's debt financing estimate has climbed to $85.2 million. Members supported moving forward because the projects are needed to qualify for grants, ease traffic, and enable future housing growth — while openly worrying about the cost.
Active Transportation Committee
The committee shaped how the new Prado corridor will work for bikes and pedestrians: a slimmer bridge, saving the Bob Jones pedestrian bridge, and a near-term path on Elks Lane. Council makes the final call.
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