Bridgton Main Street Improvements

Phase 2 Final Design

Wednesday January 24, 2018

INTRODUCTIONSBridgton Main Street Improvements - Phase 2 Final Design

The Design Team

Colin Dinsmore, PEHEB Engineers, Inc

Project Manager / Civil Engineer

Jeff Hyland, PLA, ASLAIronwood Design Group

Principal Landscape Architect / Urban 

Designer

Jen Martel, PLA, ASLAIronwood Design Group

Project Landscape Architect

Meeting Agenda• Introductions

• Recap: Vision Statement and Project Goals

• Update: Quick review of the current Streetscape Plan

• Small Group Discussion: Q&A around a streetscape plan(30 minutes)

• Wrap-up:

RECAPBridgton Main Street Improvements - Phase 2 Final Design

Consensus Vision StatementDraft Vision StatementsA. Bridgton Main Street is the soul of

Maine’s lakes region.B. Bridgton Main Street is the cultural

heart of the lakes region—an inviting place to relax and have fun.

C. Bridgton Main Street welcomes you to its specialty shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation in the best New England tradition.

D. Bridgton Main Street, a destination town for specialty shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation.

E. Bridgton Main Street—share its special character.

Results from Survey

B. Received 27% C. Received 22%E. Received 19%D. Received 17%A. Received 14%

“Bridgton Main Street is the cultural heart of the lakes region-an inviting place to relax and have fun.”

Project Goals and ObjectivesUpper, Middle, Lower Villages

• Advantage Bridgton– Leverage Bridgton’s many attributes to strengthen Bridgton’s identity– Entice passers by and area residents to stop and spend more time downtown– Provide a welcoming streetscape environment

• Support Main Street businesses & stimulate private investment – People, activity, = civic vitality and $$$ – Promote activities, sidewalk sales, café seating

• Improve walkability– Strengthen connections and awareness of notable destinations– Improve access and visibility of natural and historic resources– Studies show that walkable Main Street’s yield business revenue increases of 20%-60%

• Vehicular and pedestrian safety– Calm traffic, improve crosswalks, review traffic patterns, reduce speeds, meet universal accessibility

requirements, promote walking and bicycle use

• Parking– Maximize both on-street and off-street parking opportunities throughout the corridor

• Public space and amenities– Create places to sit and have a conversation, read a book, or people-watch – Provide benches, bike racks, lighting, signage, etc. supportive of desired activities

UPDATEBridgton Main Street Improvements - Phase 2 Final Design

Corridor DesignUpper, Middle, Lower Villages

Parking StatisticsUpper, Middle, Lower Villages

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONBridgton Main Street Improvements - Phase 2 Final Design

Small Group Discussion(30 Minutes)

• Visit one of two tables set up with streetscape plans to talk about specific questions you have.– Table 1: Jeff Hyland, Depot Sq. east to Pondicherry Sq.– Table 2, Jen Martel Depot Sq. west to Monument Circle

Bob Peabody and Colin Dinsmore will float between both tables

WRAP-UPBridgton Main Street Improvements - Phase 2 Final Design

We’ll Need Your Help

• Continue design refinement and roadway engineering and collect information and opinions from:– Residents– Businesses– Town staff– State agencies

• Conduct a visual preference survey

• Continue discussions with regulatory agencies– ME DOT– ME DEP

• Explore grant opportunities– ME DOT, FHA– CDBG

Schedule of Meetings and EventsOUTREACH EVENT DESCRIPTION

1. Information MeetingWednesday, December 6, 6:30 pm

Public Kick-off meeting for phase 2 final design

2. Information MeetingJanuary 24, 5:00 pm

Convene a business owners’ forum / open house style meeting at the Town Offices

3. Online Visual Preference SurveyThursday, February 1st

Online visual preference survey to assist in identifying the most desired streetscape materials and amenities (hard copies will be available at the

Town Offices)

5. Public PresentationDate: TBD 6:30 pm

Present 75% design plans to residents

6. Select Board PresentationDate: TBD3:30 pm Work session 5:00 pm OverviewPresentation for home viewers

Present 90% design plans to Select Board.Final design plans / construction documents will be

vetted to Town Staff and MaineDOT prior to the Select Board presentation.

Visual Preference Survey

• Collect the opinions of individuals related to:– Hardscape (paving) material selection– Amenities (benches, receptacles, bike racks)– Lighting (restore and upgrade existing, or

replace)– Trees and vegetation

Stay Involved• Town Web Site – Community Development – Special Projects

– http://bridgtonmaine.org/community-development/

• BridgtonMainStreet Blog– https://bridgtonmainstreet.wordpress.com/

• Lakes Region TV– www.lakeregiontv.org/

• Bridgton News– http://www.bridgton.com/

• Town Offices Bulletin Board

Bridgton Main Street ImprovementsPhase 2 Final Design

THANK YOU!

Wednesday January 24, 2018