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3.3 Corridor Redevelopment Goals, Principles and Strategies

Goal 3.3.2: Improve Transportation Safety Actions and Initiatives 2) Develop an interconnected network of on-street bicycle lanes
Whether dealing with motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists, proper 1. Provide adequate crosswalks at major signalized and off-street recreational trails that connect neighborhoods, Regulating Redevelopment.
commercial centers and public facilities within the 4231
care must be taken to ensure that the thoroughfares, sidewalks, intersections. Gateway district.
driveways, and intersections within the 421 Gateway District are 2. Provide pedestrian cross connections between businesses “I would like to see incentives offered
properly designed and fitted with adequate safety features and whenever possible.
bicycle accommodations. Strategies for the future of the corridor 3. Provide a continuous network of Americans with Disabilities D. In conformance with the 2015 Michigan City for redevelopment of existing buildings
should create destinations/centers promoting the broader goals Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks along thoroughfares and Transit Strategic Plan, expand public transit and sites. And possibly penalties for
for creating places that are walkable, transit supportive, carbon access roads. Configure sidewalks so people feel safe and service throughout the 421 Gateway District. developments on greenfield sites. It is
reducing and energy efficient. important to keep a compact footprint
comfortable. Make sidewalks wide, appealing, and shady.
Actions and Initiatives of the city, limiting sprawl, which helps
Strategies 4. Where possible, employ traffic calming techniques to 1. Increase Ride the Wave ridership by three percent annually.
increase pedestrian safety (e.g., bulb-outs, textured paving, reduce infrastructure costs.”
medians, pedestrian refuges); refer to Figure 3.3, Traffic 2. Evaluate the possibility to changing transit system to a “Bus
Calming Best Practices. Stop Only” service.
A. Confirm feasibility of lane narrowing 3. Update Bus Stop Signage.
along US Highway 421. C. Develop safe and efficient active 4. Survey the need for shelters at key bus stops within the 421
transportation (pedestrian, bicycle) routes Gateway District.
Actions and Initiatives
throughout the 421 Gateway District. 5. Develop a distinctive bus shelter design that is unique to the
1. Meet with INDOT to discuss and confirm the feasibility 421 Gateway District; as illustrated in Figure 3.4, Proposed
of proposed lane narrowing (as illustrated in Figure 3.2, Informed by the Michigan City Trails Master Plan, and in concert Bus Shelter.
Proposed Lane Narrowing) and raised medians along US with the development of a comprehensive internal access road 6. Continue to explore all federal and state funding options to
Highway 421 / S. Franklin Street system within the 421 Gateway District, develop a network of
on- and off-street recreational trails that connect neighborhoods help fund transit service expansion.
B. Improve pedestrian safety and reduce to parks and open space areas, commercial/retail centers, and 7. Develop knowledge of transit benefits through school
schools.
pedestrian-vehicular conflict areas. education programs.
Actions and Initiatives 8. Continue to build partnerships with public agencies and
community groups.
1) Ensure that significant roadway improvements are context-
sensitive and adhere to ‘complete streets” principles. Figure 3.4, Proposed Bus Shelter

Curb extensions Extra long curb extensions Narrowed roadway Colored / textured intersection Full intersection treatment

Median Special roadway pavers / color Pedestrian refuges Colored / textured crosswalk Extra long curb extensions

Figure 3.2, Potential Lane Narrowing Figure 3.3, Traffic Calming Best Practices
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Adopted: August 16, 20165 Envision 421 Gateway District 3.0