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Columbia Road - Before and After
Ridge Road - Before and After
Before and After
WAAP Bridge Sections
Fountain Creek Before Retaining Wall for Roadway 30' Existing Fountain Creek Midland Trail Qnormal After Retaining Wall for Roadway 60' Q100 Midland Trail 8' 2' Qnormal
Safety Focus on public safety Efficient public safety movement of all users Accommodate emergency response agencies/responders Provide street lighting where appropriate User Mobility Comfortable pedestrian environment Segregate pedestrians, cyclists from vehicle traffic A seamless connection and transportation modes between Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs Provide for, or don t preclude option to add, several forms of mobility Slow traffic speeds Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)compliant Accessibility to transit Livability Landscaping/trees Public gathering places Bikeway/Trail enhancements Aesthetically beautiful Variety of housing options Arts Community Values Creek District / Parks /Greenways Mixed-use zoning along the creek to accommodate a variety of uses Public gathering places Parks Water amenities A walkway/path to enable interaction with Fountain Creek Emphasize creek front Economic Vitality Ensure good access to businesses Repurpose existing facilities vs. building new Mixed-use as the market allows Infill/higher density/compact Transit-Oriented Development Lay the foundation to attract businesses similar to those in Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs Focus on quality hotels, restaurants and shops Collaboration between Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs A support corridor as well as a destination Positive community image Parking Maintain historic significance of corridor These community values were vetted by the public during the design process
Segment Issues Segment 1 Issues Too many curb cuts Little separation between parking areas and road Inadequate transit facilities Speeds too high Lack of drainage infrastructure Lack of landscaping 1. Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks Buildings close to road Too many signs Lack of on-street bicycle lanes RV traffic needs wider lanes Beckers Lane Colorado Avenue Midland Expressway Columbine Rd. Ridge Rd. 33rd St. 40 32nd St. 31st St. 30th St. Segment 2 Issues 2. Creek erosion Bridge at Columbia too narrow Inadequate traffic control at intersections Confusing intersection at Columbia St. Ridge Road intersection needs improvements Inadequate transit facilities Historic structures near road Missing trail connections Narrow right-of-way Sewer lines across creek Too many curb cuts Speeds too high Lack of drainage infrastructure Lack of landscaping Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks Lack of on-street bicycle lanes RV traffic needs wider lanes Beckers Lane Colorado Avenue Midland Expressway Columbine Rd. Ridge Rd. 33rd St. 40 32nd St. 31st St. 30th St. Segment 3 Issues Lack of on-street bicycle lanes Need to coordinate improvements with other bridge/drainage projects RV traffic needs wider lanes Sidewalks obstructed by utilities Too many curb cuts Beckers Lane Colorado Avenue Midland Expressway Columbine Rd. Ridge Rd. 33rd St. 40 3. 32nd St. 31st St. 30th St. These segment issues were vetted by the public during the design process
Schedule 2016 2017 2018 Seg 1 Construction from US 24 to Becker s Lane Seg 2 Construction to Ridge Road Seg 3 Construction to 31st Street Property Acquisition Utility Design and Relocation Public Communication PROJECT START DATE: January, 2017 PROJECT END DATE: December, 2018
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