7(a) Downtown Plan Update - Neighborhood Evaluation

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intersection, higher speeds would not be desired and would make crossing more difficult and likely less safe. Changing the traffic control at this intersection may not be appropriate. In addition,to accommodate pedestrians/bicycles as well as keep heavy vehicle traffic on main routes,one way to accomplish this would be install curb bump outs to reduce the crossing distance and making it more challenging for large vehicles to turn. The bump outs could be created with paint and pylons. Utility Overview • City Sanitary Sewer • City Water Street Maintenance Revenue: $2,895.04 Street Maintenance Cost: $113,200 Percent of Cost Covered by Adjacent Property Tax: 35% Walkability Score: Very Poor Redevelopment Potential: Incremental Repair South Washington Street � �� n�___ . _ _ _ �- � � �- -�% �� � � _ � � �," � = ' ,�, #��,� �„��- �. _ ��' �� { � � -��,.,. , "�=y �n�F.st ..., }�t .�. ...�-E' � `,;.�"� ��a � ��s�Z �� ��° t k. �� r��y,�r�". � � 3� _� { � a �f �;y'9��,�a�� � 3�� Z �'� ��j3 k �r � i �'� _d�5"s�IYR� ��g a�� � ��.^vs� 4�. . _._::.-r �. . 5t�,5i = _ r�. Eµ1°odm ..� ,� . �9� Neighborhood Composition South Washington Street runs north and south between Main Street and East Woodman Street and is designated a Residential street. The adjacent land uses are four commercial buildings,three dwellings/buildings owned by the church,two single family dwellings and a vacant lot. The first block of South Washington Street south of Main Street contains commercial businesses along the east side of the street and 2/3 of the block on the west side of the street. There are no sidewalks on either side of the street. On-street parking is provided on the east side of the street.