![]() Several schools generate a significant walking population not eligible for bus service, increasing the importance of pedestrian and cyclist safety. Land use is predominantly suburban residential development but also retail and commercial uses. Through much of the South Broad Street (CR 524) corridor, there is a shoulder lane that could be utilized for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.īoth Arena Drive and S Broad Street are important east-west connectors in Hamilton Township. South Broad Street (CR 524) is a two-lane Urban Principal Arterial, federal aid County highway with one lane in each direction and relatively low traffic volumes (17,897 ADT). In 2017, with County funds, an engineering consultant assisted with preliminary planning for ‘dieting’ the length of Arena Drive, including materials for an application to DVRPC for HSIP funding for concept development through construction. A “Road Diet” converts the roadway to one lane in each direction with a two-way center left turn lane and bikeable shoulders.Ī fatal crash at Arena and Hempstead in 2016 prompted the County to implement a diet on Arena Drive just from the I-195 ramps to Gropp Avenue. As a result, this improvement is eligible for funding under the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). For highways of this design, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) advises that a ‘Road Diet’ is a ‘proven safety countermeasure’ with an average crash reduction of 29%. If a ‘build’ alternative is selected, requirements of subsequent design phases will be identified.īackground: Arena Drive (CR 620) is an Urban Minor Arterial, federal aid highway under County Jurisdiction with two lanes in each direction, no shoulders and sees relatively low traffic volumes (10,644 ADT). Purpose and Need: Reduce vehicular crashes and improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety. Also improve air quality and improve network connectivity.ĭescription: Local Concept Development involves engineering analysis of crash history and travel patterns and consultation with the public, elected officials, and technical experts, to develop and select a cost-effective improvement alternative.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |