With a repaving project scheduled to begin next month, Cincinnati's Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) is seeking public feedback on a proposed "complete streets" project.
The project, on , would utilize a "road diet" approach consisting of two travel lanes in each direction, a center turn lane, and dedicated bicycle lanes.
On-street parking would be eliminated. DOTE studies have shown that those spaces are "lightly utilized", and are mostly used near residential buildings that already have dedicated off-street parking.
Not only is the design expected to calm traffic and improve its flow, but it's also meant to make the street equally accessible and safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
In August 2009, Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls introduced a motion calling for complete streets to be integrated into the City's transportation policy, which she said would lead to better placemaking and spur economic development. DOTE is currently preparing a City-wide streets policy.
Cincinnati City Council passed a resolution supporting federal complete streets legislation in April 2009.
Approximately 25,000 motorists use the segment of Madison Road daily, and the corridor has been identified as a priority in the recently adopted Cincinnati Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Previous reading on BC:
Qualls motion asks for Complete Streets strategy (8/10/09)
Cincinnati passes support for complete streets (4/13/09)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Cincinnati seeking input on Madison Road 'complete streets' project
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Doesn't look like much of a "road diet" to me. Get rid of the left-turn lane if you really want to calm traffic, then take that extra space and create some wider sidewalks and/or make the bike lanes cycle tracks.
I live right on this section of Madison Road, and I think this is the best option. The center turn lane is something that's very necessary here. There's heavy turning traffic into the Springer School and to Grandin Road because of Summit Country Day School. Aside from that though, this is a very difficult road to cross for pedestrians, cyclists, and cars as well. The turn lane will significantly help that since it gives you a pausing place in the middle of the street. There's really no need for wider sidewalks here, and messing with the curb lines (established in 1917 with original granite curbs still in place) would add a huge expense to the project without much more benefit.
Please hurry, since destruction started on the road I have focused on smooth black top! Please just black top the road quick!
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