[Rathji]

I am not against this idea at all, as long as the city puts some effort into using the space for something other than walking. If they set it up as a board walk type situation, or have some sort of attraction there like music , art show or a chili cookoff even, anything interesting and maybe 'cultural' in some way. If it just ends up being a big bike path next the the normal sized bike path then this idea has no legs.

Edit: Something similar to that Paris Beach thing would be awesome. Not necessarily a beach idea, but the concept of creating something that isn't available anywhere in the city core. Have a giant skateboard park, a go cart track, a beer gardens.