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SECTION 3: PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION Figure 3-3 illustrates the improvements that are currently planned for the transportation system as listed in the City of Kenosha five-year capital improvement program. These programmed improvements largely affect the gateways into Downtown more so than the Downtown itself. There are some proposed capital improvements to the bicycle and trolley systems and a railroad viaduct that are discussed later in this section. Community members expressed issues with some of the automobile gateways. First, it was felt that 52nd Street (STH 158) should be promoted as the main gateway into the Downtown since it provides the quickest and most direct access. In addition, it has the highest level of traffic immediately west of the Downtown. However, there is no information or signage at the interchange or along this roadway to draw attention to this gateway into the Downtown. In addition, when one gets to Sheridan Road there is a lack of signage or visual orientation as to where to go. Gateway designations, visual orientations, and signage would be beneficial to let visitors know that they have arrived and where they should go next. The city has recently undertaken a way finding and signage planning process that should accommodate these issues. Eastbound 52nd Street (STH 158) is the only main roadway from I-90 that goes to the lakefront. At Sheridan Road, 52nd Street fails to visually draw you into Downtown. 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Plan that will occur in Downtown Kenosha 1. I-94 interchange upgrade 2. I-94 interchange upgrade 3. 52nd St. roadway expansion, 99th Ave. to Green Bay Rd. 4. Bicycle Improvements (city-wide) 5. Overpass painting (Downtown) 94 22nd Avenue Sheridan Road 31 32 Burlington Road Kenosha Regional Airport 52nd Street 75th Street 158 K 50 38th Street 2 3 1 Retail Commercial District 60th Street 158 Roosevelt Road Washington Road 63rd Street 5 Downtown Kenosha 4 (City-wide) 32 Figure 3-3. 2012-16 Kenosha Capital Improvements Plan elements affecting Downtown Kenosha 40 CITY OF KENOSHA, WISCONSIN KENOSHA DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN: STATE OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
County Highway K (60th Street) ends at Sheridan Road. At this intersection there is no signage or visual clue to indicate where a visitor should proceed next. If a driver goes straight on 60th Street the road ends in one block at Library Park. Again, without signage or visual cues, the visitor becomes disoriented as to where to go next. 75th Street (STH 50) is the most traveled east-west gateway through the City of Kenosha. This is because it is the first interchange for vehicles traveling north on I-94. Additionally, there is a large amount of retail commercial along this roadway. The highest traffic levels are near 75th Street (STH 50) and 22nd Avenue (STH 31) illustrating how that this retail area is another significant destination within Kenosha. Community members also expressed concern that the STCT - STH 50 gateway into the downtown is not clearly designated. At 39th Avenue, STH 50 makes a jog to the left along Roosevelt and then a right along 63rd Street to enter the Downtown. 63rd Street ends at Sheridan Road (STH32). At this intersection no signage or cues are provided to indicate where one should go next. A driver travelling eastbound on 60th Street (Ch K) approaching Sheridan Road is provided no way-finding information related to Downtown. In addition, some drivers entering the downtown along 75th Street (STH 50) get disoriented regarding directions. They continue straight on 75th Street rather than making the slight left at Roosevelt Road. There is a large volume of traffic on Sheridan Road that goes through the Downtown. Community members expressed concern that there are few visual cues to let drivers know that the Downtown commercial area is just blocks away to the east. A driver travelling eastbound on 63rd Street (STH 50) at Sheridan Road is provided no way-finding information related to Downtown. CITY OF KENOSHA, WISCONSIN KENOSHA DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN: STATE OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION 41
Page 1: STATE OF THE DOWNTOWN REPORT APRIL
Page 5 and 6: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1
Page 7 and 8: PLANNING PROCESS The first phase of
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Page 19 and 20: COMMERCIAL ZONING There are two par
Page 21 and 22: CIVIC ZONING IP Institutional Park
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Page 25 and 26: PHYSICAL CONDITIONS GENERAL CONDITI
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Page 35 and 36: LANDMARK PROPERTIES In addition to
Page 37 and 38: PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION
Page 39: DOWNTOWN ACCESS AND GATEWAYS There
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Page 53 and 54: Amtrak Amtrak provides daily interc
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Page 61 and 62: CONCLUSIONS Downtown Kenosha has an
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Page 65 and 66: DOWNTOWN POPULATION Downtown Kenosh
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Page 69 and 70: PLACE OF WORK Nearly two out of fiv
Page 71 and 72: RETAIL MARKET OVERVIEW RETAIL SALES
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PRELIMINARY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
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CATALYTIC SITES AND PROJECTS The Ci
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APPENDICES SECTION 6
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25. How would you rate the Downtown
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