25-52 Resolution Approving and Adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan (Substitute)

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Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process,participants Streetscape Improvements Intersection Improvements Traffic Calming frequently noted the need to address the condition Streetscape Improvements are large-scale projects Intersection improvements are projects to improve Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions of streets,alleys,sidewalks.and lighting within that may: safety.often by reducing excessive pavement widths to alter the physical design of a street to improve the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.As these types • have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: and enhancing pedestrian crossings. safety for pedestrians.bicyclists,and motorists of infrastructure improvements are important to • include changes to street pavement width. every neighborhood in South Bend.they should the full replacement of driveway approaches. be addressed on a citywide scale according to curbs.and sidewalks condition,funding,and current priorities.Yet,this • upgrade street trees and lighting:and Priority Areas Priority Areas plan does identify places to receive improvements • include traffic calming elements. beyond general maintenance. Western Avenue-Iowa Street Kaley Street Priority Areas Washington Street-Kaley Street Falcon Street The project list that follows was developed based Sheridan Street on input gathered at neighborhood workshops, Washington Street Washington Street Falcon Street from 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and Linden Avenue Washington Street-Sheridan Street planning and engineering considerations.Changes to streets in the LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Rail Road Crossing Bend's Complete Streets policy.The use of streets by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over Explore grade separation of the Meade and/or Olive high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements Street crossings of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Rail Line through use of an underpass that would allow for should support the use of the Transpo bus system. safer passage for all users. The scope and complexity including by improving the comfort of bus stops. of the project would require significant external funding from State and Federal government sources. Priority Areas Meade Street Olive Street During the planning process,participants were 0 stated improved sidewalks O stated they walk to LaSalle Park stated they walk in the would encourage them to asked a series of questions about streets.bicycle 5 3 neighborhood. OUt Of 5 Q or the.Charles Black Center. infrastructure:and other infrastructure topics. walk more.