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Update on the Downtown Mobility Project and Affirm Next Steps.
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Staff:
Department:
Dwight Bassett, Director
Economic Development & Parking Services
Sarah Potter, Program Coordinator
Overview: Council has considered how best to utilize Franklin Street to revitalize Downtown for a number of years. Staff developed a plan to conduct a mobility study, as the first step to rethinking how the Town uses public right-of-way. The mobility study will provide recommendations for street design and mobility infrastructure improvements which better the economic vitality and pedestrian experience. The study will also create a vision for Downtown mobility that is inclusive and accessible for all.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council approves the continuation of Downtown Multimodal Mobility Plan and authorizes the Town Manager to proceed with phase two of the Streetscape Enhancement Plan.
Decision Points
* This study will provide an analysis on the existing traffic and safety conditions of Downtown streets.
* The study will give recommendations for effective use of existing street network and improvements for street design and mobility infrastructure.
Key Issues:
* A better understanding of the conflict between different modes of mobility
* A better understanding of a path forward of rethinking how we use Downtown streets and right of ways for the benefit of continuing revitalization efforts.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Council authorized the funding of this study in November 2022. No additional fiscal impact has been identified at this time.
Where is this item in its process?
Attachments:
Resolution
Staff Presentation
Toole Design Presentation
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMS THE CONTINUATION OF DOWNTOWN MULTIMODAL MOBILITY PLAN AND AUTHORIZES THE TOWN MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH PHASE TWO OF THE STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PLAN (2023-06-07/R-5)
WHEREAS, the Town has identified safety and use concerns with Downtown streets; and
WHEREAS, there have been discu...
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