Geophysical Institute Meeting

Attendees:

Deborah Coxon

Known Trail/Route Conflicts

·        User conflicts between dog walkers and skiers is apparent on the trails

·        Lack of lights along Tanana Loop up the slope makes it more dangerous for bikers/walkers

·        Lack of N-S connection between IARC and Butrovich

·        Intersection of Tanana Loop, Yukon Drive at Lookout Point is confusing.  Dangerous in spring when melt water from snow storage berm runs into intersection

·        Ski Hut is too close to road access to back of IARC.  Buses drop of lots of kids, youth groups in this area which has lots of pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and poor visibility due to steep slope – areas are poorly defined

·        Front parking lot at IARC is very icy during spring thaw

Opportunities

·        Could put together survey for trail users within Geophysical Institute to see how they use the trails, commute to work, etc.

·        More lighting, better trail delineation along roads could make current routes safer