sarasota's us41 grand boulevard concept
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The US41 Grand Boulevard
An Urban Grand BoulevardA 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard
where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor
through eleven iconic intersection nodes of
modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures
reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown with
walkers and bikers more safely welcome.
• Sarasota 2020 Master Plan adopted 2001
• Bayfront Connectivity plan adopted 2010
• North Trail revitalization City priority 2010
• MPO Designates US41 Multimodal Corridor 2010
• MPO Sets US41 Priority Funding 2011
Momentum
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Deep Community Support• City Commission• County Commission• Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce• New College of Florida• Ringling College of Art & Design• USF Sarasota/Manatee• Ringling Museum of Art• Downtown Sarasota Alliance (DSA)• Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association (DSCA)• Argus Foundation• Downtown Improvement District (DID)• Sarasota Coalition of Business Organizations (COBA)• North Trail Redevelopment Partnership
“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota
Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota
Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
The US41 Grand Boulevard
SAFER: Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time
with fewer vehicle conflicts
Why Modern Roundabouts?
75% fewer
The US41 Grand Boulevard
SAFER: Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time
with fewer vehicle conflicts
Less personal injury and property damageOnce speed is calmed, driver attitude stays calm
Why Modern Roundabouts?
75% fewer
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
ENVIRONMENTLess idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
ENVIRONMENTLess idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.
APPEARANCEIconic landmark sculptures displayed in the centers.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
ENVIRONMENTLess idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.
APPEARANCEIconic landmark sculptures displayed in the centers.
LESS EXPENSENo electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.
The US41 Grand Boulevard
Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
ENVIRONMENTLess idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.
APPEARANCEIconic landmark sculptures displayed in the centers.
LESS EXPENSENo electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.
ALWAYS READY WHEN NEEDED MOST Hurricane evacuation. Event parking.
Iconic Center LandmarkDublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament May 26-June 1 2014
Iconic Center LandmarkDublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament May 26-June 1 2014Landscaped two-lane modern roundaboutSimilar for the Sarasota US41 Corridor
Sarasota’s Grand Boulevard
Re-connecting the Bay to SarasotaStimulating economic development
US41 from University Parkway through the North Trail and along the Bayfront
LESS DELAYNo wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
LESS DELAYNo wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.
TODAY: Fruitville @ US41 https://goo.gl/maps/Jxn4JGoogle April 2014
“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”
An Urban Grand BoulevardA 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor through eleven iconic intersection nodes of modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown withwalkers and bikers more safely welcome.
US41Momentum.com
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