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1 Multi-Modal Corridor Degree of Complexity: Cost/Benefit: Maintain the same level of service for Ensures continuous flow through the Might impact other transportation Consider road diet and/or different lane Minimizes the need for additional ROW. Could increase travel delay and Low- alignment. Could reduce travel speeds. Construct a raised median between I-240 and Chestnut Street. - Provide bicycle infrastructure (bicycle lanes). Restricts left-turning movements. Improves traffic flow. Beautifies the entrance to the Safer for pedestrians. Enables improvements to sidewalks Complies with ADA Improves bicycle safety. Separates vehicular and bicycle traffic. Restricts access to business from opposite lane. Could create new traffic patterns. Requires easements. Could reduce vehicular travel lanes. Could increase travel delay and Underground utilities. Enhances the pedestrian experience. Coordination with various utilities. -

2 Install roundabout at the intersection of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place. Reduces ADA compliance issues with obstacles on the sidewalk. Beautifies the Eliminates the need for a traffic signal. More efficient than a traffic signal (eliminates left-turning movements). Organizes traffic flow. Improves pedestrian crossings. Beautifies Cost Potentially requires additional ROW.

3 Pedestrian Level of Service/Car Oriented Corridor Degree of Complexity: - Cost/Benefit: - Maintain the same level of service for Ensures continuous flow through the Might impact other transportation Consider road diet and/or different lane Minimizes the need for additional ROW. Could increase travel delay and Low- alignment. Could reduce travel speeds. Provide alternative bicycle route along nearby streets. Underground utilities. Enables improvements to sidewalks Complies with ADA More space could be dedicated to pedestrian facilities. Shift to lower volume streets. Enhances the pedestrian experience. Reduces ADA compliance issues with Requires easements. Increases distance to downtown. Reduces bicycle accessibility to Coordination with various utilities. Cost - Low

4 obstacles on the sidewalk. Beautifies the

5 Low Pedestrian Level of Service/Car Oriented Corridor Degree of Complexity: Cost/Benefit: Low- Maintain the same level of service for Ensures continuous flow through the Might impact other transportation Enables improvements to sidewalks Requires easements. Provide alternative bicycle route along nearby streets. Complies with ADA More space could be dedicated to pedestrian facilities. Shift to lower volume streets. Increases distance to downtown. Reduces bicycle accessibility to - Low

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