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Bicyclists and drivers have been voicing concerns through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system about riding bicycles on sidewalks along Grant Avenue. It has been a long-standing policy for bicyclists to ride on the sidewalks along Grant Avenue.
The reasons for the policy are many, stated Chief of Police Aaron Henderson.
“More than 18,000 vehicles travel on Grant Avenue each day,” Henderson said. “This road is the main thoroughfare for the installation and does not have the required shoulder space to allow safe passage for bicyclists in traffic.”
Henderson said national statistics show that a large number of injury accidents with bicycles are the fault of a driver in a vehicle. The larger the vehicle, the more likely an accident with a bicyclist will cause disabling injuries or death.
Sidewalks are available on both sides of Grant Avenue from the gate to Kansas Avenue. Bicyclists riding on the east side of the road can divert down the valley to the foot bridge north of Patton Junior High School gates to come back up just south of the Child Development Center. Bollards along this route will be painted and given reflective tape to make them more visible. New signage will point the way.
Those riding along the west side of Grant Avenue are encouraged to dismount their bicycle and walk over the bridge.
Although some statistics reflect that road cycling has a lower risk of accidents, a collision with a car is more likely to be fatal or result in serious injury than a fall on the sidewalk. For that reason, bicyclists who ride the sidewalks adjacent to Grant Avenue are required to dismount and walk across intersections the same as a pedestrian.
With the reduced hours now being implemented at Hancock Gate more bicyclists are using the Grant Gate. In recent ICE submissions bicyclists have expressed concern about crossing several lanes of traffic to enter the installation through the Grant Gate.
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Cramer reviewed possible scenarios to provide bicyclists safe entry to the installation through Grant Gate.
Bicyclists entering the installation using the west sidewalk need to remain on the sidewalk. A gate guard will traverse the distance to conduct proper security measures. Once cleared, the bicyclist can continue down the west side of the sidewalk. Those entering the installation from the east will continue up to the gate. Once cleared, bicyclists may travel along the sidewalk to the east of the guard shack and eventually on to the sidewalk along Grant Avenue. Signage will be placed soon. A bike path is being developed in the road at the gates to get bicyclists to the east side of Grant Avenue on the sidewalk.
“Safety is our No. 1 concern,” Cramer said. “The repercussions from allowing even avid cyclists to ride on Grant Avenue are too precarious.”
He said the Garrison Headquarters understands the need for bicyclists to enter and leave the installation. At this point, this is the best course of action.
Bicyclists need to remember to heed traffic laws and installation policy throughout the installation. Bikes must be walked across intersections. Bicyclists need to yield the right of way to pedestrians using sidewalks along Grant Avenue. Helmets and other proper safety gear are required. To learn more about the policy, contact the Directorate of Emergency Services Police Services at 684-3522.
ICE can make a difference. It is a major component to providing individual feedback as part of the Customer Management Services program. It provides direct feedback of services received by individuals and promotes rapid interaction between service providers and the customer.
ICE is accessible online through various Fort Leavenworth websites. Any customer can click on the ICE logo to be forwarded to the Fort Leavenworth ICE website. Customers may also visit https://ice.disa.mil. The ICE system is monitored daily to ensure customers requesting a response receive their response within three working days.
Customer Management Services program includes the Interactive Customer Evaluation and Community FIRST (Feedback, Issues, Resolutions, Solutions, Today) systems to provide a voice for the customer and to determine if the Garrison is adequately providing for the needs of those who work, play and live on the installation. For more information, contact Angela Banks, customer services officer, at 684-1750 or e-mail angela.banks2@us.army.mil.
Bicyclists and drivers have been voicing concerns through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system about riding bicycles on sidewalks along Grant Avenue. It has been a long-standing policy for bicyclists to ride on the sidewalks along Grant Avenue.
The reasons for the policy are many, stated Chief of Police Aaron Henderson.
“More than 18,000 vehicles travel on Grant Avenue each day,” Henderson said. “This road is the main thoroughfare for the installation and does not have the required shoulder space to allow safe passage for bicyclists in traffic.”
Henderson said national statistics show that a large number of injury accidents with bicycles are the fault of a driver in a vehicle. The larger the vehicle, the more likely an accident with a bicyclist will cause disabling injuries or death.
Sidewalks are available on both sides of Grant Avenue from the gate to Kansas Avenue. Bicyclists riding on the east side of the road can divert down the valley to the foot bridge north of Patton Junior High School gates to come back up just south of the Child Development Center. Bollards along this route will be painted and given reflective tape to make them more visible. New signage will point the way.
Those riding along the west side of Grant Avenue are encouraged to dismount their bicycle and walk over the bridge.
Although some statistics reflect that road cycling has a lower risk of accidents, a collision with a car is more likely to be fatal or result in serious injury than a fall on the sidewalk. For that reason, bicyclists who ride the sidewalks adjacent to Grant Avenue are required to dismount and walk across intersections the same as a pedestrian.
With the reduced hours now being implemented at Hancock Gate more bicyclists are using the Grant Gate. In recent ICE submissions bicyclists have expressed concern about crossing several lanes of traffic to enter the installation through the Grant Gate.
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Cramer reviewed possible scenarios to provide bicyclists safe entry to the installation through Grant Gate.
Bicyclists entering the installation using the west sidewalk need to remain on the sidewalk. A gate guard will traverse the distance to conduct proper security measures. Once cleared, the bicyclist can continue down the west side of the sidewalk. Those entering the installation from the east will continue up to the gate. Once cleared, bicyclists may travel along the sidewalk to the east of the guard shack and eventually on to the sidewalk along Grant Avenue. Signage will be placed soon. A bike path is being developed in the road at the gates to get bicyclists to the east side of Grant Avenue on the sidewalk.
“Safety is our No. 1 concern,” Cramer said. “The repercussions from allowing even avid cyclists to ride on Grant Avenue are too precarious.”
He said the Garrison Headquarters understands the need for bicyclists to enter and leave the installation. At this point, this is the best course of action.
Bicyclists need to remember to heed traffic laws and installation policy throughout the installation. Bikes must be walked across intersections. Bicyclists need to yield the right of way to pedestrians using sidewalks along Grant Avenue. Helmets and other proper safety gear are required. To learn more about the policy, contact the Directorate of Emergency Services Police Services at 684-3522.
ICE can make a difference. It is a major component to providing individual feedback as part of the Customer Management Services program. It provides direct feedback of services received by individuals and promotes rapid interaction between service providers and the customer.
ICE is accessible online through various Fort Leavenworth websites. Any customer can click on the ICE logo to be forwarded to the Fort Leavenworth ICE website. Customers may also visit https://ice.disa.mil. The ICE system is monitored daily to ensure customers requesting a response receive their response within three working days.
Customer Management Services program includes the Interactive Customer Evaluation and Community FIRST (Feedback, Issues, Resolutions, Solutions, Today) systems to provide a voice for the customer and to determine if the Garrison is adequately providing for the needs of those who work, play and live on the installation. For more information, contact Angela Banks, customer services officer, at 684-1750 or e-mail angela.banks2@us.army.mil.
