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Three Great Plain Avenue alternatives mapped: 4‑lane preserves capacity, 2‑lane widens sidewalks and shortens crossings
Summary
Consultants presented three concept plans for Great Plain Avenue (4‑lane, hybrid and 2‑lane) and an evaluation matrix showing tradeoffs in parking, sidewalks, crossing distance, traffic operations, stormwater opportunity and grant competitiveness.
Consultants from Apex Companies presented three concept alternatives for Great Plain Avenue on Sept. 10: a 4‑lane option that retains much of the current curb and pavement, a hybrid (three‑lane) option and a two‑lane option that reclaims roadway for wider sidewalks. The team showed plan graphics and a comparative matrix that evaluated safety, mobility, parking, streetscape, stormwater opportunities and grant competitiveness. According to the plan sheets, the 4‑lane alternative makes limited curb‑line changes and generally preserves capacity while adding targeted bump‑outs and modest sidewalk widening in places; crossing distances in some locations would drop from about 50 feet to roughly 30 feet where curb…
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