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City Center Corridor Spokane Street Renovations. May 7 th , 2014. Agenda. Purpose and Scope of Project Project History Project Elements Next Steps. Purpose of Project. Develop a “City Center” Corridor (2004) Slow Traffic, but still move it Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
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City Center Corridor Spokane Street Renovations May 7th, 2014
Agenda Purpose and Scope of Project Project History Project Elements Next Steps
Purpose of Project • Develop a “City Center” Corridor (2004) • Slow Traffic, but still move it • Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety • Revitalize and Create a City Center for Post Falls
Project Scope Limits: I-90 to Bridge Traffic Signal at 4th (Complete) Median Islands Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Landscaping Pocket Parks Street & Pedestrian Illumination Centennial Trail Crossing Lane Reduction & Parallel Parking
Project Elements • Concept Design • Roadway & Hardscape • Landscape, Irrigation & Street Furniture • Pocket Parks & Entry Monument • Street and Pedestrian Illumination
Technical Advisory Committee • Terry Werner - Public Services Director • Linda Wilhelm – Post Falls City Council • Ryan Davis - Planning and Zoning • Tim Short - Urban Renewal - former board member • Hilary Anderson - City Planning • Debbie Frank - City Parks • Bill Melvin - City Engineering • Dave Fair - City Park & Recreation • Deb Morphus- The Condos • Melissa Maldovino- Leopard Latte • Ken Lynn - Post Falls Family Dental • Sharon Sorenson - Body by Scotty • Len Crosby - Chamber of Commerce • Bob Templin - Templins • Jim Lehr - Liberty Bankers Life - Landings Property
Project Elements – Roadway & Hardscape • Traffic Calming Islands • Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities • Lane Configuration & Parallel Parking • Centennial Trail Crossing
Roadway & Hardscape – Lane Configuration & Parking • Existing Configuration • 5 Lanes between I-90 & 2nd Avenue • 3 Lanes between 2nd Ave and 1st Ave • Future Configuration • 5 Lanes between I-90 & RR Avenue • 4 Lanes between RR Avenue & 3rd Avenue • 3 Lanes between 3rd Avenue & 1st Avenue • Difference • Reduce one northbound lane between 2nd& RR Avenue (parallel parking) • Reduce one southbound lane between 2nd& 3rd Avenue
Next Steps Railroad Coordination - Ongoing Bid Advertisement & Opening – May/June 2014 Construction – Summer 2014