Survey seeks input on design of Lawrence’s first bike boulevards

The city of Lawrence is looking for residents’ input on the design of the city’s first bike boulevards, which will modify two city streets to make them user-friendly for cyclists and pedestrians.

The city has released a survey that asks residents to identify the top three features they would like on the two boulevards, which will be constructed on 13th Street and 21st Street. The survey is available until 5 p.m. on Feb. 1.

Designs for bike boulevards vary, but they typically use a variety of features — such as speed bumps, restricted entries and curb extensions — to lower the number and speed of cars and optimize the roadway for bicycle travel. More specifically, the survey asks residents to pick among seven potential features, including improvements to street crossings, addition of grassy medians and addition of devices to reduce vehicle traffic and speed.