Solutions
Elm Place
Recommended improvements along Elm Place focus on enhancing safety and accessibility for people walking and biking, while also improving traffic operations and access management.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Several new and improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities are recommended, including:
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A 10‑foot shared‑use sidepath along the east side of Elm Place
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A 5‑foot sidewalk along the west side of Elm Place
The sidepath connections include:
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To the north, the sidepath would end near the intersection of Elm Place and Albany Street.
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To the south, the sidepath would connect to the existing sidepath along Kenosha Street.
Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
Pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Elm Place and Queens Circle would be upgraded to improve safety and visibility. Improvements to the east–west crossings include:
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High‑visibility crosswalk markings
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Pedestrian signal heads
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Audible push buttons
Intersection and Signal Improvements
Currently, the Queens Circle intersection is located approximately 400 feet south of the SH‑51 eastbound ramp terminal intersection, with both intersections controlled by traffic signals. A potential improvement includes:
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Closing the existing Queens Circle intersection
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Relocating the traffic signal to a location just south of the existing Queens Street intersection
Access and Median Improvements
Additional potential improvements along Elm Place include:
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A raised median from SH‑51 to Lansing Street
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Removal or conversion of unsignalized access points along the median to right‑in/right‑out access only
To maintain access to adjacent properties:
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A two‑lane frontage road would run parallel to Elm Place on the east side
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The frontage road would connect Lansing Street to Oakland Place
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Signalized access to Elm Place would be provided at a new traffic signal at Norman Street
Elm Place
Elm Place Frontage Road Concept
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