Originally Posted by
flangehead
I'm working on a trail/bike route project and in the middle of it is a 80's-era suburban mall on one corner of two major thoroughfares. There are still a few businesses operating in it, and the surrounding strip mall and stand-alone restaurants continue to operate. Access roads and traffic lights were set up to handle much higher traffic loads than the area is seeing at present. Everyone anticipates that the property will be re-developed at some point, but no announcements have been made. The property owner is subdividing some lots on the perimeter.
Ideally, routing a MUP around the perimeter of the property would be a big part of connecting a 11 mile MUP to a larger network along the bayous of Houston.
I'm looking for experience others may have in a situation like this. Of course, every property owner, government and situation is different, but if anyone has any "war stories" or key lessons learned in similar situations I'd like to hear about them. With the decline of suburban malls in the United States, I'd imagine this isn't a first.
Thank you.
What specifically are you attempting to accomplish? Bike lane/s? Signals? Paint is the easiest, as there won't be anything to demolish when/if the property is redeveloped. It's also the cheapest option, and therefor the city would complain (slightly) less. Just for gods' sake, don't let them put in sharrows.