Intersection Evaluations prepared by
COMPLETING INTERSECTIONS ON
U.S. 98 (SR 35/SR 700)
for
Polk TransportaƟon Planning OrganizaƟon As part of Polk TPO’s Complete Streets Guidelines
COMPLETING U.S. 98 (SR 35/SR 700) INTERSECTIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROPOSED OPTIONS FACING SOUTH
A
U.S. 98 and GRIFFIN ROAD (CR 582)
A
U.S. 98 and GRIFFIN ROAD (CR 582)
• Remove raised curbing in pedestrian island in northwest quadrant and replace with enhanced markings and curbing • Install bike lane markings in bike lanes approaching and departing the intersection
B
U.S. 98 and BELLA VISTA STREET FACING SOUTH
C
U.S. 98 and 10th STREET
B
U.S. 98 and BELLA VISTA STREET
• Install and create pedestrian amenities in “parklet” in northwest quadrant as well as pedestrian features (and signing and markings) to Simpson Park • Fully signalize intersection along with complete pedestrian features and crosswalks on all approaches
D
U.S. 98 and U.S. 92 (Memorial Boulevard)
These intersection evaluations along the U.S. 98 (SR 35/SR 700) corridor were performed as a part of preparing the Complete Streets Handbook for the Polk TPO. The purpose was to apply a selection of potential Complete Street treatments and features to evaluate their feasibility to U.S. 98 intersections. The recommendations in this document are not meant to be a comprehensive list of potential improvements.
PROPOSED OPTIONS (continued) FACING SOUTH
C
PROPOSED COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS
A
Removing raised curbing in pedestrian island and replacing with enhanced markings and curbing improves accessibility and safety for users. Installing bike lane markings in bike lanes increases awareness for drivers and safety for users.
A B
Creating pedestrian amenities in “parklet” as well as pedestrian features to Simpson Park will allow greater and safer multimodal use of the intersection and park. Fully signalizing the intersection with complete pedestrian features and crosswalks will improve safety for all users.
C
Reducing curb radii on corners will provide a greater pedestrian refuge area and increase safety. Installing bicycle boxes will increase the awareness for drivers and safety for users.
D
Creating bike lanes and markings and eliminating the westbound free flow right turn lane improves bicycle and pedestrian awareness and safety. Removing excessive foliage which blocks signage improves visibility and user safety.
U.S. 98 and 10th STREET
• Reduce curb radii on northwest (and northeast) corners to provide for a greater pedestrian refuge area • Install bicycle boxes for northbound and southbound approaches
FACING NORTH
D
U.S. 98 and U.S. 92 (Memorial Boulevard)
• Create bike lanes and markings (including northbound and southbound bicycle boxes) approaching and departing the intersection • Eliminate westbound free flow right turn lane and bring under signal control • Remove excessive foliage which blocks pedestrian and vehicular signage and unclutter sidewalks approaching and departing intersection
COMPLETING
INTERSECTIONS
ON
U.S. 98 (SR 35/SR 700)
CR 582
E Griffin Rd
A N Fl or id a
Av
Summary Of Recommendations:
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B Create pedestrian amenities and fully signalize intersection including complete pedestrian features
e
A Install enhanced markings and curbing, install bike lane markings
B
E Bella Vista Street
C Reduce curb radii and install bicycle boxes D Create bike lanes and eliminate westbound free flow right turn lane
C Parkview Place
W 10th Street
D E Memorial Blvd
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