To improve the economy, create jobs, showcase the historical significance and enhance the quality of life within the Baltimore Street District. The project primarily follows the Baltimore Street corridor from the Borough limits at Evergreen Cemetery, north into Lincoln Square, and continues north one block onto Carlisle Street, coming to an end at the Lincoln Train Station and the Bus Transfer Center. This project is being proposed in three phases, with the first phase being in the middle consisting of the Steinwehr Avenue to Wade Avenue area. The Community Stakeholders and Steering Committee voted for this area to be completed first, therefore making this area Phase One. At the time this Master Plan was completed, Phase 2 has not yet been determined, therefore the northern third of the project has been labeled Phase 2A and the southern third has been referred to as Phase 2B. These Phases are subject to change as funding opportunities present themselves for this project. Additional details for each phase is provided within their respective sections of this report. The project generally fits within the limits of the public right-of-way. This was done to avoid any restrictions or limitation being put on governmental grants and funding sources. as well as, eliminating the need to acquire additional right-of-way or purchase of land.Revitalize on street parking by adding parking kiosks, consider more efficient use of parking spaces, and consideration of regional collective parking. Specific Goals and Objectives: Additional pedestrian/heritage street lighting to provide an inviting atmosphere and enhance safety. Improved wider brick sidewalks to provide consistency with adjacent sidewalks, improved safety, ADA compliance. Additional benches and trash receptacles to provide an inviting atmosphere. Improved crosswalks to enhance safety, accommodate pedestrian circulation, and improve safer walking paths for public schools. Enhanced landscaping and street trees. Improve overhead utilities by eliminating old unused wires, realigning the poles to match new curb alignments, and replacing old data cables with options that push the technology into the future such as fiber optics. Consideration of wireless internet. Improve storm drainage including accommodations for curb bumps. Incorporate stormwater features such as, curbside rain gardens and permeable pavers in consideration of the requirements MS4 Permit. Traffic calming by providing curb bump outs, narrowing of drive lanes, and creation of a Gateway. Curb bump outs to shorten crosswalks and provide space for amenities such as benches, trash receptacles, and landscaping. Provide facilities for bicycle traffic such as shared sidewalks, sharrows, and parking racks The project is included in the borough 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of February 14, 2022, a design engineer has been selected.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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