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 Recommended Roadway Alternatives for North Street Several roadway enhancement alternatives are possible for North Street. A no reconstruction option and several full reconstruction options are feasible. North Street – No Major Reconstruction One option is a “no reconstruction” alternative to expand the parkway on the south side of the street equal to the distance of the parking lane (8’) as illustrated in Figure 31 in the last chapter. This option narrows the paved area width and increases the green space on the street without investing significant dollars and time in a full reconstruction of the roadway and drainage system. The disadvantage is that the option does not include curbing, which would improve the overall appearance of the street and insure that cars do not drive on the parkway. This option would also require the completion of additional work on sections of the north side of the street. The width of the parkway on the north side of the street varies considerably. In sections where the parkway is less than 34 feet, the parkway should be extended to 34 feet. In addition, many of the driveway aprons on the south side of the street are in poor condition and should be replaced regardless of which option is ultimately selected. Driveway aprons on the north side of the street are generally in good condition, but should be inspected for potential replacement. North Street – Full Reconstruction If funding was available through grants or other financing resources, a full reconstruction of North Street is recommended. Reconstruction would improve the appearance of the roadway and upgrade the drainage system as well. The three feasible reconstruction options discussed in the last chapter for North Street are as follows (see figures 32‐34): 1. Option B – two 12’ travel lanes, an 8’ parking lane, two large parkways (28’‐29’) and two 5’ sidewalks. 2. Option B1 – two 11’ travel lanes, two 5’ dedicated bike lanes, an 8’ parking lane, two large parkways (24’‐25’) and two 5’ sidewalks. 3. Option C – two 13’ travel lanes, an 8’ parking lane, a 21’ median, two average parkways (17’‐ 18’) and two 5’ sidewalks. During the community workshop, and in consultation with the steering committee, a “hybrid” alternative was suggested for North Street. The hybrid would be a combination of Option B and Option C. The majority of the roadway would generally be designed to Option B’s dimensions, with the exception that the travel lanes would be slightly wider (14’) to accommodate bicycles (without a “dedicated” bike lane). 64 Strategies and Recommendations
Alternatives to Improve Circulation, Parking, Safety and Aesthetics Route 39 / North Street / Court Street Corridor Village of Geneseo A short section of the “hybrid” alternative, approximately mid block, would include a small median island of 10’. The inclusion of a median would necessitate a narrowing of the parkway in this small section, so that the roadway’s outside curb line would need to deflect inward. The change in geometry would encourage traffic calming as cars would adjust their speed to maneuver the curves. The cross section and plan views of the hybrid roadway are described in figures 38 and 39 and Figure 40 is a simulation of the hybrid option. Figure 38. Hybrid Cross Sections for North Street (Sources: Stuart I. Brown Associates, LaBella Associates) Strategies and Recommendations 65
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