Village of Geneseo Circulation, Accessibility, and Parking Study

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Village of Geneseo Alternatives to Improve Circulation, Parking, Safety and Aesthetics Route 39 / North Street / Court Street Corridor A similar response was received for question 11 which asked if respondents would use bicycle lanes if they were established in the study area. Again, based on additional comments entered for question 20, bikers would use bike lanes if they were established while those who did not own bikes would not use them. Survey – Additional Ideas Suggested Participants who took the survey provided many constructive ideas for improvements to the corridor. Two of these improvements were repeated throughout the survey. Many participants suggested that there was a need for a community program to educate both drivers and pedestrians about the rules of crosswalks. Respondents believed there was confusion from both drivers and pedestrians about the rules of crosswalks and who has the right of way. Another item that appeared frequently in the survey was the issue of delivery trucks on Main Street. According to respondents, the trucks often park in the middle of Main Street which blocks visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. Delivery trucks also will park in the angled parking spaces which inhibits an adjacent driver’s visibility when backing out of the parking spaces into Main Street. 38 Existing Conditions, Plans and Public Input
Alternatives to Improve Circulation, Parking, Safety and Aesthetics Route 39 / North Street / Court Street Corridor Village of Geneseo 2 Issues and Opportunities A comprehensive analysis of existing conditions, demographics and public input is necessary prior to developing recommendations and alternatives to improve circulation, parking, safety and aesthetics in the study area. Whereas the previous chapter focused separately on each individual data source, this section analyzes the interdependence and relationship among the data. This chapter also summarizes the most important issues that have emerged within the study area. Figure 27, at the end of this chapter, provides a succinct illustration of issues and opportunities within the study area. Framework for Analysis The analysis is based on an assortment of recurrent themes that emerged on existing conditions. These themes or trends were important in choosing which issues and opportunities to assess and analyze. Some of the key trends, policies and concepts that provide direction for the analysis below include: • Preservation of Geneseo’s small town character. • Encouragement and protection of the pedestrian network in the study area. • Promotion of vehicular and pedestrian safety. • Provision for continued growth. • Management of through traffic. • Improvement of southwest to northeast traffic flow and vice versa. Pedestrian Issues and Opportunities The pedestrian transportation network is an important means of circulation for the population within the corridor. As stated previously, approximately one third of individuals in the village utilize the pedestrian network as a means of travel. The major pedestrian issues and opportunities that have been identified in the corridor are outlined in the following sections. Need for Additional Sidewalks The study area is fortunate to have a good pedestrian network of sidewalks that are well utilized by residents and students, especially in the historic Village of Geneseo. However, several Village and Town areas within the study area that were developed after 1950 were either built Issues and Opportunities 39
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