Village of Geneseo Circulation, Accessibility, and Parking Study

Village of Geneseo
Alternatives to Improve Circulation, Parking, Safety and Aesthetics
Route 39 / North Street / Court Street Corridor
pedestrians and drivers. The roadway would feel more residential or “park like” and for residents
the paved roadway would no longer dominate their view.
Several enhancements are recommended for Main Street. The bump‐outs and enhanced
crosswalks mentioned previously would not only provide safer crossings, but they would also
augment the appearance of Main Street if constructed with appropriate materials such as brick or
concrete pavers (Figure 44). While the installation of brick or concrete pavers in crosswalks is
typically not recommended for high volume roads, the treatment may work on Main Street because
traffic volumes and truck traffic are relatively low.
Figure 44. Examples of decorative crosswalks and decorative, pedestrian scale lighting in Lewiston, New York
(Source: Stuart I. Brown Associates)
Enhanced pavement treatments could also be employed around the bear fountain. The
significant pedestrian activity at this location could be distinguished by installing decorative
pavement between the two crosswalks north and south of Center Street on Main Street. This would
create a zone where pedestrians would feel comfortable crossing the street and motorists would
recognize that they need to use caution.
In order to enhance the area even more, decorative lighting could be installed at each corner of
the intersection and the bear fountain could be illuminated with a spotlight or floodlight. The
remainder of Main Street could also benefit from pedestrian scale decorative lighting. If funds are
not available to install decorative lights along the entire length of Main Street, the installation of
such lighting at strategic intersections and gateways is recommended.
Several gateways could also be enhanced with additional landscaping and signage. The gateway
to downtown at Main Street and 20A is currently well designed with the exception of the gas
station property to the northeast. The parkway in front of the gas station, if within the public right
of way, should be enlarged and trees and low level landscaping should be planted to buffer the view
of the station. The gateways at Route 63 and 20A and Volunteer and Lima Roads would also benefit
from additional landscaping and signage. Gateway improvements at Volunteer and Lima Roads
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