Comprehensive Plan - Carbondale, IL

Adopted June 22, 2010City of CarbondaleFigure 3.11 | INTERNAL PEDESTRIANCONNECTIONSoptions, especially in the Downtown.Such a program may rely on grantsand/or private funds in addition topublic investment.f. Develop site design standards tobetter accommodate pedestriansand bicyclists in commercialdevelopments, especially big-boxesthat feature large parking lots. Anexisting pedestrian connectionthrough the Kohl’s’ parking lot,Figure 3.11, Internal PedestrianConnections, is an example ofthe types of internal circulationconnections that should beincorporated into design standards.g. Amend the zoning ordinance to3.20include specific standards (location, type, etc.) for bike parking at multi-familycomplexes and commercial developments, as described in Figure 3.12, BikeParking Standards.h. Set goals for bikeway improvements (“20 miles by 2020”) and detail a multiyearimprovement plan in order to achieve the infrastructure specified in thetrails plan. For instance, a phasing schedule of bikeways would set prioritiesand be a potential asset for grant applications.i. Coordinate with SIU to design and promote pedestrian and bike access betweenthe off-campus student housing. Recent developments along Grand Avenueare prime candidates for sidewalk and off-street pathway improvements thatwould facilitate better access between housing and campus.j. Continue to update and publish a map showing current bike routes, includingrecreational routes and linkages to schools or parks.k. Seek a compact community form that is more conducive to non-vehicular trips,as emphasized in Chapter 2, Land Use Character and Community Growth.l. Prepare a public awareness and marketing program to encourage bicyclingand walking in Carbondale, which may include educational resources, mapsof trails and bikeways, etc.m. Prepare a map showing Sidewalk Improvement Priority Areas for thoseneighborhoods and areas for which there are limited or no sidewalks. This planmay prioritize connections according to their proximity to parks, schools, etc.n. Regularly submit applications for Safe Routes to School grants administeredby IDOT.o. Develop a source of funds or a reasonable financing mechanism for theimprovement of neighborhood off-street trails and pathways. This fundingmechanism should be for capital improvements and route extensions inaddition to ongoing maintenance.p. Adopt a complete streets policy and corresponding design standards. Thispolicy should include specific criteria as to the improvement of street corridorsto include bike and pedestrian accommodations. An example of a ‘completeChapter Three