Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg

Downtown Waterfront Events
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A major component of the City’s downtown waterfront is the number of special
events held each year including festivals, sporting events, parades, marathons, concerts,
boat shows and other events,
Special events are served by shuttles to connect public parking assets with event
venues.
These events present a transportation challenge because they disrupt traffic flow,
reduce available on-street parking for business, and are costly in terms of managing
parking and developing parking and traffic circulation plans.
Significant effort goes into making these events a success and to develop traffic
plans that maximize access to the waterfront and use of the City’s existing garages
and parking lots through trolley shuttle operations.
Transportation Program Implementation Summary
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Much activity has occurred since the 1988 Waterfront Parks Master Plan was
adopted, all intended to support the objectives and recommendations from the
Plan including the following:
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Linked the parks together with sidewalks, trolleys, bike paths, and trails.
Implemented the Scenic Drive Recommendation.
Built and continue to expand the Continuous Recreational Pathway System.
Improved the safety and ambiance of our walking environment.
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The recommendations of the 1988 Waterfront Master Plan continue to be implemented
through initiatives such as the following:
● Trail and Pedestrian connections
● Scenic drive enhancements
● Building a continuous pathway system
● Improving the pedestrian environment
● Protecting water vistas
December 2011
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