DOWNTOWN TACTICAL URBANISM & PLACEMAKING ACTION PLAN SPRING 2022
Table of Contents Chapter 1: project opportunity types Chapter 3: implementation Safety Enhancement 1 - Curb Extensions (Bump Outs).................................6
Implementation Overview................................................................................... 66
Safety Enhancement 2 - Creative Crosswalks & Intersections...................... 8
Implementation Strategy Options......................................................................67
Safety Enhancement 3 - Temporary Cycle Track........................................... 10
Strategy 1: Node Focus......................................................................................... 68
Safety Enhancement 4 - Tactical Bike Lane Enhancements.........................12
Strategy 2: Intervention Focus........................................................................... 69
Traffic Calming Enhancement 1 - Meter Restriction Changes..................... 14
Strategy 3: Signature Project Focus................................................................. 70
Traffic Calming Enhancement 2 - Lane & Turn Lane Elimination............... 16 Placemaking Enhancement 1 - Parklets & Seating Areas..............................18 Placemaking Enhancement 2 - Existing Curb Extension Murals............... 20 Placemaking Enhancement 3 - Food Truck Area...........................................22 Placemaking Enhancement 4 - Alley Enhancements....................................24 Placemaking Enhancement 5 - Creative Parking Lot Screening ...............26 Placemaking Enhancement 6 - Parking Garage Public Art.........................28 Placemaking Enhancement 7 - Transit Shelter Public Art.......................... 30 Placemaking Enhancement 8 - Signal Cabinet Public Art...........................32
Chapter 2: locations & interventions Outline.....................................................................................................................36 Node 1: 4th & Main................................................................................................38 Node 2: 4th & Long............................................................................................. 44 Node 3: Gay Street.............................................................................................. 46 Node 4: Arena District........................................................................................ 50 Node 5: The Peninsula.........................................................................................52 Node 6: RiverSouth..............................................................................................54 Node 7: Topiary Park & Town Street................................................................58 Downtown Wide Intervention: Tactical Protected Cycle Track................ 60 Downtown Wide Intervention: Transit Shelter & Traffic Cabinet..............62
CHAPTER 1
Project opportunity types
Safety Enhancement 1 - Curb Extensions (Bump Outs) WHAT
WHY
Curb extensions (also known as bump outs) visually and physically narrow the roadway, creating safer and shorter crossings for pedestrians while increasing the available space for street furniture, benches, plantings, and street trees. Curb extensions have multiple applications including traffic calming, bus bulbs and mid-block crossings. They can be implemented quickly using low-cost, materials such as temporary curbs, bollards, planters, or striping.
Curb extensions increase the overall • visibility of pedestrians by aligning them • with the parking lane and reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians. They also • can serve as a visual cue to drivers that they should lower their speed.
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BENEFITS Easy to implement Highly visible Ability to utilize local artists
DOWNSIDES •
Cleaning is needed
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Long term maintenance
6TH STREET BRIDGE UNDERPASS; PHILADELPHIA , PA
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Safety Enhancement 2 - Creative Crosswalks & Intersections WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Cities across the globe have been installing asphalt art treatments at intersections and pedestrian crossings for some time now with a goal of improving safety and the quality of life for all roadway users. Such projects have been used in a variety of applications, including within the crosswalk or within the center of an intersection.
The art is intended to create a highly visible crossing and suggest a walkable, active, shared use environment. Additionally, art in the crosswalk makes the pedestrian crossing location more conspicuous to drivers. A recent analysis by Bloomberg Philanthropies found significantly improved safety performance across variety of measures during periods when asphalt art was installed.
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High visibility
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Relatively low cost
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Ability to utilize local artists
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Difficult approval process
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Maintenance issues on high traffic streets
PAINT IT SAFE, BEXLEY
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Safety Enhancement 3 - Temporary Cycle Track WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
A cycle track is a protected bike facility that combines the user experience of a separated path with the on-street infrastructure of a conventional bike lane. A cycle track is physically separated from motor traffic and distinct from the sidewalk. In situations where on-street parking is allowed cycle tracks are located to the curb-side of the parking lane.
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Eliminates risk and fear of collisions with over-taking vehicles.
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High impact, high visibility implementation project
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Reduces risk of ‘dooring’ compared to a bike lane, and eliminates the risk of a doored bicyclist being run over by a motor vehicle.
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Fulfills an important public desire & goal of Downtown Strategic Plan
More attractive to a wide range of bicyclists at all levels and ages.
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Complex, relatively expensive project with many touch points and engineering needs
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Difficult approval process
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Safety Enhancement 4 - Tactical Bike Lane Enhancements WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
There are a number of existing bike lanes in Downtown, however none of these existing bike lanes are protected or separated from traffic. Tactical enhancements to these existing lanes can be implemented quickly using low-cost materials such as temporary curbs, bollards, planters, or striping.
Even small scale low cost improvements to existing bike lanes can improve safety and comfort of cyclists as well as show a strong commitment to bike infrastructure.
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Low cost
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Easy to implement
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Impactful to current cyclists
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Moderately difficult approval process
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Maintenance issues on lower cost materials
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Traffic Calming Enhancement 1 - Meter Restriction Changes WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Many parking meters in Downtown are restricted from use from 4pm - 6pm in order to allow for the parking lane to be used as a travel lane. Removing these restrictions prevents the parking lane from being used as a travel lane.
Removing restrictions ensures there is a buffer (parked cars) between pedestrians and fast moving traffic. The removal of the restrictions limits the use of the curb lane as a travel lane allowing for the addition of curb extensions (bump outs) which shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians.
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Slows traffic
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Creates a buffer for pedestrians
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Allows for curb extensions
DOWNSIDES •
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Possible difficult approval process
4TH STREET PARKING RESTRICTION REMOVAL
BEFORE
AFTER
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Traffic Calming Enhancement 2 - Lane & Turn Lane Elimination WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Downtown today has different traffic patterns and in many places reduced automobile volumes than the existing streets were designed to handle. There are many areas in Downtown with multiple single directional turn lanes or multiple travel or turn lanes on low traffic streets. Temporary road diets can eliminate these lanes using bollard or other temporary or semi-permanent materials.
Eliminating travel and turn lanes will slow traffic and create more space for pedestrians and cyclists. On streets where there are multiple turn lanes this also will reduce conflicts between high speed turning traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Slow traffic
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Create more space for pedestrians
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Reduce conflict points
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Difficult approval process
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AFTER
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Placemaking Enhancement 1 - Parklets & Seating Areas WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Seating can be provided by parklets or other designated seating areas in public space. A parklet is a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street. Usually parklets are installed on parking lanes and use several parking spaces. Parklets typically extend out from the sidewalk at the level of the sidewalk to the width of the adjacent parking space.
Seating areas and parklets provide existing bars and restaurants with additional seating for patrons, broadening customer the base. They do not disrupt regular flow of foot traffic, as sidewalks remain unimpeded. They create more vibrant environments in business districts, often replacing cars with people having fun.
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Highly visible
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Support existing businesses
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Enhance street life
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DOWNSIDES •
High quality implementation is costly
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Potential issues with parking removal
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Placemaking Enhancement 2 - Existing Curb Extension Murals WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Throughout Downtown there are a number of street with existing curb extensions (bump outs) that were previously installed during various street improvement projects. These existing locations could be enhances with murals.
Curb extension murals provide opportunities for local artists to create artwork that is highly visible. These murals help to create interest and a sense of place. In addition, a recent analysis by Bloomberg Philanthropies found significantly improved safety performance across variety of measures during periods when asphalt art was installed.
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Highly visible
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Creates interest and a sense of place
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Supports local artists
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DOWNSIDES •
Some safety benefits but less than with entirely new curb extensions
SULLIVANT BRIGHT
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AFTER
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Placemaking Enhancement 3 - Food Truck Area WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Designated areas of streets or other public spaces can provide opportunities for restaurants and encourage visitors to further utilize existing public spaces.
Food trucks are low cost entry level opportunities for restaurateurs and can easily inject targeted areas with vibrancy. Additional seating options can also be added to provide space for food truck visitors.
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Encourages office works and visitors to contribute to street life
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Low cost
DOWNSIDES •
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Management and advertisement needed to ensure success
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Placemaking Enhancement 4 - Alley Enhancements WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Alleys are one of Downtown’s most underutilized assets. Throughout the country and across the world alleys are vibrant spaces that host seating, artwork, and other elements that enhance vitality of the surround neighborhood.
There are many alley locations Downtown that are not necessary for service uses and therefore could host artwork, seating, and other amenities that would positively impact nearby businesses. These areas can become destinations in their own right.
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Relatively easy and low cost
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Create additional destinations for visitors
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Support nearby businesses
DOWNSIDES •
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Coordination needed to ensure services are not impacted
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Placemaking Enhancement 5 - Creative Parking Lot Screening WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Screening parking lots (where they are existing or necessary) is a fundamental part of urban design. Screening can consist of plant material, placemaking features, or public art.
Parking lots have a negative impact on the streetscape and detract from the vitality of street life and the urban form. Ultimately parking lots Downtown should be redeveloped but until that time they should be appropriately screened.
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Positively impacts the urban form
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Can contribute positively to the urban tree canopy
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Plantings may outlast the parking lot
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Can be costly
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Plantings must be maintained
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Placemaking Enhancement 6 - Parking Garage Public Art WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Parking garage public art can take many forms however the lowest cost and easiest to implement are murals, particularly on existing structures.
Parking garages are drab structures that detract from the urban form. Artwork has the opportunity to enliven the structure while also benefiting local artists in the creation of high visibility artwork.
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Highly visible
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Turns drab structure into vibrant artwork
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High cost given the large size of garages
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Placemaking Enhancement 7 - Transit Shelter Public Art WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Transit shelters can accommodate public art in a variety of mediums. The most simple and cost effective public art intervention consists of using vinyl wraps that are affixed to existing glass panels. These wraps can easily be designed by artists and can accommodate a variety of artist mediums from watercolor to digital artwork.
Transit shelter public art can transform the dull experience of waiting for the bus to an entertaining art experience. This type of artwork also demonstrates a commitment to transit and improving the transit riders experience.
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Highly visible
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Relatively low cost
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Supports local artists
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Potential maintenance issues
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Placemaking Enhancement 8 - Signal Cabinet Public Art WHAT
WHY
BENEFITS
Signal cabinet art (also know as utility box art) is a form of street art that utilized otherwise non-attractive signal cabinets on city streets as a canvas for public art. In Columbus the preferred method of signal cabinet art is vinyl wraps which also easily accommodate a variety of mediums of art.
Signal cabinet public art enlivens the streetscape and provides opportunities for local artists to showcase work in the built environment.
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High visibility for low costs
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Supports local artists
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Enlivens drab environment
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No safety or traffic calming impacts
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SECTION 2
LOCATIONS & INTERVENTIONS
Project Outline
ARENA DISTRICT
4TH & LONG
GAY STREET
TOPIARY PARK & TOWN STREET
THE PENINSULA
4TH & MAIN
RIVERSOUTH
0’
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500’
1000’ N
NODES:
OTHER INTERVENTIONS:
4TH & MAIN
COLUMBUS COMMONS PARKING GARAGE
4TH & LONG GAY STREET ARENA DISTRICT THE PENINSULA
TACTICAL PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK TRANSIT SHELTER AND UTILITY CABINET ENHANCEMENT
RIVERSOUTH & SCIOTO MILE TOPIARY PARK & TOWN STREET
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Node 1: 4th & Main
BIKE LANE BARRIER
PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
GREYHOUND STATION TAXI & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS MURALS
SEATING AREA & STREET FURNISHINGS PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
MURALS PARKLET DETAILED ON PAGE 39
PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK CONVERT CURBSIDE TURN LANE INTO PAINTED CURB EXTENSION
ACTIVATED ALLEY
REMOVE PEAK HOUR RESTRICTIONS
CONVERT CURBSIDE TURN LANE INTO PAINTED CURB EXTENSION
LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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0’
100’
200’ N
Node 1A: Commons Parking Garage FACADE MURAL GREYHOUND STATION TAXI & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS SEATING AREA & STREET FURNISHINGS
SMALL MURALS WITHIN THE GARAGE MURAL MEDALLION
FACADE MURAL 0’
50’
100’ N
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TEMPORARY WALL MURAL
BIKE LANE BARRIER
CURB EXTENSIONS
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SPOONFULL RECORDS
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CONVERT CURBSIDE TURN LANE INTO PAINTED CURB EXTENSION
REMOVE PEAK HOUR RESTRICTIONS
PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
CONVERT CURBSIDE TURN LANE INTO PAINTED CURB EXTENSION
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Node 2: 4th & Long BIKE LANE BARRIER REMOVE PEAK HOUR RESTRICTIONS
PARKING LOT SCREEING
ACTIVATED DOG PARK
ACTIVATED ALLEY
LEGEND
STREET MURAL
PARKLET
PAINTED CURB EXTENSIONS
EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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0’
100’
200’ N
INDUSTRY
SLAMMERS
DISTRICT WEST
STREET MURAL
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Node 3: Gay Street BIKE LANE ENHANCEMENTS
EXISTING CURB EXTENSION MURAL STREET MURAL & IMPROVED BIKE CROSSING
BIKE LANE ENHANCEMENTS
LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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0’
100’
200’ N
EXISTING CURB EXTENSION MURAL
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TEMPORARY BIKE LANE BARRIER ENHANCED BIKE LANE
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CURB RAMP TO TRAIL
BIKE CROSSING & STREET MURAL
CURB EXTENSION
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Node 4: Arena District
DORA SEATING AREA
CONVERT SECOND TURN LANE INTO PAINTED MEDIAN WITH BOLLARDS
PARKLET
PARKLET
DORA SEATING AREA
PAINT EXISTING MEDIAN & ADD BOLLARDS
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50’
100’ N
CONVERT SECOND TURN LANE INTO PAINTED MEDIAN WITH BOLLARDS
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Node 5: The Peninsula PHASE 2 PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES
STREET MURAL
HIGHWATER ALLEY ACTIVATION
JUNTO HOTEL ARTWORK STARLING GARAGE ARTWORK
STREET MURAL TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK
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200’ N
CYCLE TRACK BARRIER
TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK
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Node 6A: RiverSouth
TURN LANE REMOVAL & CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
TURN LANE REMOVAL & FOOD TRUCK AREA
ACTIVATED ALLEY
TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK
LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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100’
200’ N
Node 6B: Scioto Mile
POSSIBLE FOOD TRUCK AREA
NEW ENHANCED CROSSWALK POSSIBLE FOOD TRUCK AREA
TURN LANE REMOVAL & CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
ACTIVATED ALLEY
0’
100’
200’ N
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POSSIBLE FOOD TRUCK AREA
TURN LANE REMOVED WITH BOLLARDS
ENHANCED CROSSWALK
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TURN LANE REMOVED WITH BOLLARDS
FOOD TRUCK AREA
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Node 7: Topiary Park & Town Street
POSSIBLE OHIO-TO-ERIE TRAIL TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK CONNECTION
TEMPORARY SEATING AREA TEMPORARY SEATING AREA FOOD TRUCK PARKING AREA
TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK
LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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0’
150’
300’ N
PARALLEL PARKING
TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK BUS BULB
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Downtown Wide Intervention: Tactical Protected Cycle Track
ARENA DISTRICT
4TH AND LONG
GAY STREET
TOPIARY PARK & TOWN STREET
THE PENINSULA
RIVERSOUTH
4TH AND MAIN
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1000’ N
RELOCATED ON-STREET PARKING TEMPORARY PROTECTED CYCLE TRACK TEMPORARY SIDEWALK AMENITIES
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Downtown Wide Intervention: Transit Shelter & Traffic Cabinets
ARENA DISTRICT
4TH AND LONG
GAY STREET
THE PENINSULA
4TH AND MAIN RIVERSOUTH LEGEND EXISTING TRANSIT SHELTER EXISTING SIGNAL CABINET
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500’
1000’ N
SIGNAL CABINET ART WRAPS
TRANSIT SHELTER ART
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SECTION 3
IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Overview COST & APPROVAL BY PROJECT TYPE Intervention
Approving Body
Ease of Approval Artist Involvement
Cost Range (per single intervention)
Curb Extensions (Bump Outs)
DPS, ODOT (Possibly)
Moderate
Possibly
$1,000 - $5,000
Creative Crosswalks & Intersections
DPS, ODOT (Possibly)
Difficult
Possibly
$5,000 - $10,000
Temporary Cycle Track
DPS
Moderate
Possibly
$75,000 - $150,000
Tactical Bike Lane Enhancements
DPS
Moderate
No
$1,000 - $5,000
Meter Restriction Changes
DPS
Easy
No
$0
Lane & Turn Lane Elimination
DPS, ODOT (Possibly)
Very Difficult
No
$1,000 - $5,000
Parklets & Seating Areas
DPS, CDC (Possibly)
Easy
Possibly
$10,000 - $30,000
Existing Curb Extension Murals
DPS, CAC, CDC
Easy
Yes
$1,500 - $5,000
Food Truck Area
DPS, CDC (Possibly)
Moderate
No
$0 - $5,000
Alley Enhancements
DPS, CDC (Possibly)
Easy
Possibly
$10,000 - $50,000
Creative Parking Lot Screening
CAC (Possibly, CDC, Property Owner
Easy
Yes
$10,000 - $50,000
Parking Garage Public Art
CAC, CDC
Easy
Yes
$60,000 - $100,000+
Transit Shelter Public Art
COTA, CAC, CDC
Easy
Yes
$5,000
Signal Cabinet Public Art
CAC, CDC
Easy
Yes
$1,500
DEFINITIONS DPS: Columbus Department of Public Service CAC: Columbus Art Commission CDC: Columbus Downtown Commission
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Implementation Strategy Options STRATEGY 1: NODE FOCUS A node focused implementation strategy would feature a series of concentrated safety, traffic calming, and placemaking enhancements in a specific area.
STRATEGY 2: INTERVENTION FOCUS An intervention focused implementation strategy would focus on specific intervention types and implement those throughout the Downtown area.
STRATEGY 3: SIGNATURE PROJECT FOCUS A signature project focused implementation strategy would focus on projects that would be the most visible throughout the Downtown area.
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Strategy 1: Node Focus WHAT
BENEFITS
DOWNSIDES
A node focused implementation strategy would feature a series of concentrated safety, traffic calming, and placemaking enhancements in a specific area.
• Strong visual impact & visibility
• Impact limited to a single area
• Showcases & tests a variety of tactical enhancements
SAMPLE PROJECT LIST (4TH & MAIN FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES) Enhancement
Purpose
Positive Impact
Potential Cost
Southern Theater Mid-Block Crosswalk
Safety
Medium
$2,500
Main St Turn Lane Conversion
Traffic Calming
High
$3,000
Main St Meter Restriction Removal
Traffic Calming
Medium
$0
4th St Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Low
$10,000
Rich St Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Medium
$3,000
4th Street Parklet
Placemaking
High
$20,000
Cherry Alley Activation
Placemaking
High
$15,000
Zettler Street Alley Activation
Placemaking
Low
$7,000
Zettler Street Murals
Placemaking
Medium
$20,000
Former Greyhound Station Murals
Placemaking
High
$15,000
4th Street Bike Lane Enhancements
Safety
Medium
$2,000
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Strategy 2: Intervention Focus WHAT
BENEFITS
DOWNSIDES
An intervention focused implementation strategy would focus on specific intervention types and implement those throughout the Downtown area.
• Impacts throughout downtown
• Lack of concentrated visual impact
• Displays a strong commitment to a specific safety or traffic calming measure
• Potentially viewed as less innovative than a suite of projects
SAMPLE PROJECT LIST (CURB EXTENSIONS FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES) Enhancement
Purpose
Positive Impact
Potential Cost
South 4th Street Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Low
$10,000
Rich Street Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Medium
$3,000
Marconi Boulevard Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Medium
$3,000
Gay Street Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Low
$2,000
North 4th St Painted Curb Extensions
Safety
Low
$10,000
Long Street Curb Extensions
Safety
Low
$10,000
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Strategy 3: Signature Project Focus WHAT
BENEFITS
DOWNSIDES
A signature project focused implementation strategy would focus on projects that would be the most visible throughout the Downtown area.
• Large-scale visual impacts throughout downtown
• Most expensive option • Most complex implementation
• Would generate large amounts of publicity and increase visitors
SAMPLE PROJECT LIST (CURB EXTENSIONS FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES) Enhancement
Purpose
Positive Impact
Potential Cost
Town Street / Rich Street Temporary Cycle Track
Safety
High
$100,000
4th Street Parklet
Placemaking
High
$20,000
Cherry Alley Activation
Placemaking
High
$15,000
Columbus Commons Garage Murals
Placemaking
High
$60,000 - $100,000
Former Greyhound Station Murals
Placemaking
High
$15,000
Civic Center Left Turn Lane Removal
Traffic Calming
High
$2,000
Civic Center Right Turn Lane Food Truck Area
Placemaking
High
$2,500
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