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Projects 3. Go&-Explore opportunities to introduce park/
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<br /> recreational space by working with South Bend
<br /> The following improvement projects,organized by plan Venues,Parks,and Arts plus other area institutions and
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<br /> 1. Goal-Upgrade infrastructure conditions. • Project-Since the available land is limited for a potential ^^e'''''' t‘1,,-- r r Vit '. • •�•: • ,
<br /> ■ Project-Make Sidewalk Improvements. new park,seek opportunities for a public-private ^ �+. r! 't ill Z- Sections where sidewalks are missing are the highest partnership for publicly accessible green space. ',"; ;tl ,a'� C�riorit Curb andhandica • Pro "'° - �'+C�, '. i -�',.p y. pped ramps would be ject-Explore anon-motorized trail connection r •M . i
<br /> included if within the same block.Existing sidewalks between existing ends of Chippewa Ave.This would rr.rJin poor condition are the second priority. allow users to have a safe,convenient east-west trave' 4. e'c 4j-�','_ tt tr• Pr ' n lI ADA r m . corridor between Miami St.and Fellows St. Mr oleo t sta mss ng a ps- Install throughout the neighborhood with a concentration in the Miami Hills subdivision and the 4. Goal-Support the production and maintenance of a • • r ^. ihighest priority at signalized or other high pedestrian range of housing types,including new constructioni�,.� .,, s w C K. s fit..�ll aintersections. and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable rental s I, r�, % � r`1�►. ''> ,...7. .• Project-Add bus shelters housing. • * rC4•7fi 1 � ; 40. . , .Install at existing stops along TRANSPO routes that • Project Support efforts to improve Miami Hills . t 't� • ,-�rr.` + ls,Apartments. • )', s', r 7j. 4 sutilize Fellows St.Specific locations should be guided " '' I +/fi r�;, ,r e , J
<br /> by ridership numbers. - Complete plan process to support a potentialIf r,,.1 j': Hitl
<br /> application for state funds by property owner. ., ;,,,,I �,; .�.' + a {�, , Cso
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<br /> Partner with South Bend Code Enforcement to �► i { w '' •J fe
<br /> 2. Goal-Improve safe connections for non-motorized - , ,� i a r r A;;RP
<br /> travel both within the neighborhood and to uphold city codes and respond to citizen complaints. _ , . _ •, 4 ,. •'` •�'' �` -fh
<br /> surroundings. • Project-Target the Miami Hills Neighborhood with 1 ‘e.:4-..-,,,,,'
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<br /> • Project-Implement road diets through traffic calmings p ,� ••y ,< a
<br /> and intersection improvements. programs. t .r'♦ •b' !Si,. .. ,' ! V°\-s
<br /> A Road Diet repositions pavement markings to better 5. Goal-Support beautification efforts within the tto � { t ,'
<br /> meet the needs of all road users.The AADT on Miami — PP X � y ; y rf ra.
<br /> St.(10,000-13,000)makes it a good candidate fora road neighborhood. ,, e
<br /> diet in many instances per Federal Highway Association • Project-Increase the number of street trees either in Y ...4•-•.- '►,
<br /> (FHWA)guidelines. conjunction with street corridor improvements or via a T"" t o r. {.• ��
<br /> residential tree planting program. - j;, ,• s,: ,-;',,,P, r �y
<br /> Miami St.from Donmoyer Ave.to Ireland Rd.- + < •
<br /> • Project-Encourage neighborhood beautification ,•
<br /> introduce a three lane layout with a single traffic lane -s r , I
<br /> through cleanups and other organized efforts. Sir,
<br /> in each direction plus a designated center turn lane. r *. + �`
<br /> This layout serves to reduce vehicle speed,protects Neighborhood residents,leaders,and stakeholders (-,Ai. "'I,y _; >. -,.rs-74_.-"-Aar- -IF
<br /> coordinate with South Bend Code Enforcement and ,� s .. a,. +
<br /> left hand turns:and makes pedestrian crossings safer. i 1 ,,.nom•. r.^ '1 ;._° kr,.. 0
<br /> The remaining space would be dedicated to on- partner with neighborhood leaders to arrange clean- H. t �,
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<br /> street bike lanes and a buffer as space allows. ups as an opportunity for capacity building r y ! - .).K.r „gy
<br /> Fellows Sr.from Donmoyer Ave.to Chippewa Ave.- ..e, .r ''" ,
<br /> stripe parking lanes to visually narrow traffic lanes in erta7e'1 f :c.;90 •
<br /> order to reduce traffic speed and introduce comfort ". � "�' 21ii
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<br /> or improve excessively wide intersections either -r� I
<br /> through interim or permanent construction to aid
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<br /> safe pedestrian crossing.
<br /> Potential projects map for the Miami Ills Ne.ghoorhood
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