Lexington Downtown Enhancement Plan

Menu of Concepts Instructions: Please rank the following improvements based on level of priority for Downtown Lexington with 1 being a top priority, 2 being something youd like to see happen at some point, and 3 being a low priority. You are allowed to use each number for a maximum of ten improvements.

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Pedestrian Menu of Concepts: Environment All Alternatives
Accessibility: Function, Mobility & Safety Sidewalks (Through Pedestrian Zone) Sidewalks (Furnishings Zone) Outdoor Activity/Dining Areas Alleys/Potential Pedestrian Links Pedestrian Signals at Intersections Mid-block Crossings Special Intersection & Paving Treatments

November 2012
Description
Remove obstacles Provide Clearance Within bulb-outs as needed New Bulb-outs and Parklets Main to Randolph & Main to Jefferson in 4 locations New Traffic Signals Select Locations Bulb-outs and select locationssee alternatives maps

Visual Environment

Menu of Concepts: All Alternatives

Directional SignageVehicular Directional SignagePedestrian Visual Clutter Northern Gateway History/ Architecture Interpretation Public Art Seasonal Plantings Compatible Streetscape Materials

Description
Integrate with Wayfinding System Informational Kiosks & Maps at Select Locations Sign Diet & Consolidation Main Street at the Confluencewater feature Table-top signs at select locations Select Locations Throughout Study Area New Bulb-outs and furniture zones

Vehicular Menu of Concepts: Environment All Alternatives

Parallel Parking Bulb Outs Loading Zones Traffic Signals Ornamental Street Lighting Sharrows Bike Racks

Description
Throughout Study Area Select Locationssee each alternative Designated for each block New Posts & Signals New Lights & Placement for enhanced pedestrian mobility Within Travel Lanes throughout study area Visitor Center and Select locations as indicated on each alternative

Activity Environment

Menu of Concepts: All Alternatives

Street Trees-columnar canopy Public Green Space Private Green Space Seating & Trash Receptacles Water Fountains Visitor Conveniences & Public Restrooms Event Spaces

Description
Within bulb-outs at select locations Hopkins Green, Old Courthouse & Parklets Opportunity sites in key blocks Bulb-outs and existing green space Existing Green Space & Kiosk Locations Visitor Center, Hopkins Green and Old Courthouse Hopkins Green, Old Courthouse, Davidson Park & Temporary Street Closures

Concept Matrix Developed by Sympoetica and adapted by Cooper Planning

Lexington Downtown Enhancement Plan

PUBLIC FORUM #2

November 2012

Concept Alternatives Instructions: The chart below describes some of the key distinguishing characteristics of each Conceptual Plan. For each concept idea (column #1), please circle your top preference. One item should be circled per row.

Concept Idea Theme Primary Area of Focus

Alternative A Historic City Center Main StreetNelson to Henry Washington StRandolph to Jefferson Washington Street Same as Existing

Alternative B Nelson & Main Core Main StreetNelson to Henry Nelson StRandolph to Jefferson

Alternative C Expanded Main Street Corridor Main StreetPreston to Washington Nelson StRandolph to Jefferson Nelson StreetNew Bridge Move to South Main Street Preston to Nelson Area Underground throughout Study Area Existing + Chicanes + Option for 2way traffic on Main Street south of Nelson Sub-Alternative 1A Sub-Alternative 1B (Check Preferred Alternative)

Eastern Downtown Gateway Visitor Center

Nelson StreetNew Bridge Move to Vicinity of Nelson & Randolph Intersection Underground on Jefferson St and Randolph Street Existing + Chicanes on Jefferson St at Nelson and Washington

Above Ground Utilities

Same as Existing

Traffic Patterns

Same as Existing

South Main Street 2-way Traffic Options

Maintain Existing One Way Pattern

Maintain Existing One Way Pattern

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Concept Matrix Developed by Sympoetica and adapted by Cooper Planning