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WASHINGTON STREET CORRIDOR
by REA site
PROJECT: WASHINGTON STREET MULTI-USE TRAIL
As mentioned, the long-term goal is to provide a city-wide network of multi-use paths and facilities to connect the residential, cultural, natural, and commerical amenities throughout Frankfort. This network would complement and work in conjunction with Frankfort’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. These networks have proven to encourage economic development, mixed-use housing, and investment in and around the areas where they are developed.
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Washington Street
Within downtown Frankfort, the first phase of this project is recommended to occur as a separated-use path along the length of Washington Street between Columbia Street to the east and Prairie Creek Park and Trail to the west as depicted in the graphic on the following page. This will provide maximum safety for pedestrians and cyclists, separating the two user groups and keeping cyclists from being immediately adjacent to storefronts. Parallel parking will buffer the cyclist from the roadways, and plant beds will buffer the cyclists from the dedicated sidewalks.
Within this target area, regularly spaced site furnishings (i.e. bicycle loops, wayfinding signage, pedestrian signalization, lighting, benches, etc.) would be provided.
The mid-term goal should be to continue the Washington Street cycle track west of Columbia Street, connecting to the old railyard and future location of Project: Home Run. This development could occur as a shared-use path, comprising the existing area occupied by the northern sidewalk.
It should also continue east on Washington Street so as to connect to the residential neighborhoods and Frankfort Middle and High Schools. Final routing for this extension will need to be determined.
The long-term goal should be to connect to a greater trail network throughout Frankfort. This network will be informed by the Frankfort Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, that has been developed concurrently with the Frankfort Downtown Revitalization Plan.
Washington Street Improvements Cost Opinion
Item of Work Costs
Phase 1: Columbia Street to Prairie Creek Park and Trail $2,656,000
Phase 2: Columbia Street to Railroad Switchyard (Project Home Run) $3,300,000
Phase 3: Prairie Creek Trail extension to Frankfort Middle and High Schools
First Steps:
T.B.D.
• Begin discussions with surrounding property owners and potential developers about goals for the downtown multi-use paths.
• Commission design professionals to assist in design.
• Develop schematic designs with accurate project costs.
• Raise funds.
• Proceed with construction documents.
• Implement multi-use path improvements.
Veterans Park Cost Opinion
Washington Street
First Steps
• Begin discussions with surrounding property owners about goals for the park and garner public support.
• Commission design professionals to assist in public space design.
• Develop a schematic design with accurate project costs.
• Raise funds.
• Proceed with construction documents.
• Construct Veterans Park renovations.
• Discuss building improvements and cutouts with building owners.
