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Westfield Road Network Planning Update
Presentation toWestfield City CouncilOctober 13, 2008
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Network Planning Situation
• Key Planning Factors– US 31 Upgrade– SR 32 Widening– Downtown Redevelopment
• Planning Issues– Downtown Network– US 31 Corridor Development/Access
– Local Access & Mobility (Options)
Planning is an ongoing process and Westfield is changing quickly.
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Downtown Network Objectives
• Support downtown redevelopment• Accommodate travel to and through downtown• Increase street connectivity• Provide a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere• Link downtown to activity centers (Lantern
Commons--retail synergy)• Minimize the impact to Union Street of
increased traffic demand downtown
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Existing Downtown Network Lacks Connectivity
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Downtown Network Concepts
• Conceptual alternatives developed• No specific alignments/configurations yet • Reviewed with Westfield staff & Grand
Junction Task Group• Land use transportation (interdependent)
• Alternatives still to be refined & tested
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Example Network Concept
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Downtown Network Concepts
• Grid network improves connectivity – Increases business access – Offers parallel travel routes– Alleviates congestion on SR 32
• Roads in flood-prone areas—leaves land for development
• Potential trail plan revisions shown “for information only”
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Downtown Network Concepts
• Concepts provide input to downtown redevelopment process
• Allows land use and transportation to be considered together
• To be refined as downtown and SR 32 projects advance
• Seeking MPO funding to study SR 32 corridor
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US 31 Corridor Planning
Parallel route south of SR 32 would support development along west side of US 31
Westfield Thoroughfare Plan
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US 31 West Side Access Alternatives
Alternatives being considered for addition to Thoroughfare Plan
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• What’s next?