Meeting Will Focus On Hoan Bridge Bike/Pedestrian Lane

A neighborhood meeting focusing on the Hoan Bridge reconstruction project - particularly a possible bike/pedestrian lane - will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Beulah Brinton cafeteria room, 2555 S. Bay St., Milwaukee (Bay View).

State Sen. Chris Larson, state Reps. Jon Richards and Christine Sinicki, members of the Milwaukee County Board and Common Council and state transportation officials will be on hand.

The state Department of Transportation is studying the feasibility of bike and pedestrian accommodations on the Hoan Bridge, which is scheduled to be re-decked in 2013.

Oak Creek Patch previously spoke with County Supervisor Pat Jursik, who has been one of the leading advocates for the Hoan Bridge reconstruction. on the subject of the bike/pedestrian lane.

The DOT recently launched a website devoted to the Hoan Bridge project, which can be found here.