Sound off about Riverfront Drive Corridor improvement options
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The Riverfront Drive Corridor is well-traveled, significant road and its uses are diverse. The Riverfront Drive Corridor Study is designed to help address pedestrian safety, speed issues for safety and fright, and local access for business. For more information contact staff at 311@mankatomn.gov, 311 or 507-387-8600.
The Riverfront Drive Corridor is well-traveled, significant road and its uses are diverse. The Riverfront Drive Corridor Study is designed to help address pedestrian safety, speed issues for safety and fright, and local access for business. For more information contact staff at 311@mankatomn.gov, 311 or 507-387-8600.
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about 4 years agotransplantabout 4 years agoThe 3 lane option is the best choice.
Reducing Riverfront Drive in Old Town from 4 lanes to 3 with a center turn lane is the best option. The small 30 second increase in travel time down Riverfront is reasonable given the benefits that will come from the project (safer, calmer traffic and a more pedestrian friendly and business friendly streetscape). To deal with the issue of large trucks turning onto Riverfront encroaching in the left turn lane at intersections, I suggest moving the Riverfront Drive turn lane stop lines back from the intersection. I attached a quick edit of a screenshot from the video to give an idea of what this would look like. Occasionally, cars will probably drive past the stop line, but I think this will improve turning for trucks and reduce their wait times. I know that no bike lanes are planned for Riverfront, but I think the city should pay careful attention to the bike and pedestrian connections from the Minnesota River Trail/Riverfront Park to Broad Street. Bike lanes and sidewalks for the full extent of Rock Street from Riverfront Park all the way to Broad (plus safer, well-marked crosswalks at the Rock St. and 2nd St. intersection) would really enhance the bike and pedestrian network and make the Old Town businesses more inviting to trail users and people in the residential section of Old Town. I really look forward to these improvements. I walk and bike frequently in the Downtown and Old Town areas, and I would really welcome a safer way to cross Riverfront in Old Town.
0 comment1schmda04about 4 years agoMake at least 1 of the intersections a No-Left Turn intersection so that trucks will have adequate southbound turn clearance at all times.
3 Lane with Parking on Both Sides- SouthboundTruck Accommodation
0 comment3Emilie Stenzelabout 4 years agoKeep the lanes and parking as is but agree that 2nd street needs to be able to handle the construction law needed to enforce speed limits
0 comment1Brenda Sabout 4 years agoAs a business owner on Riverfront, I personally would love to see the 3 lane with angled parking on both sides. Parking is crucial.
1 comment1Neumanniumabout 4 years agoWould you rather have a downtown that is quick to drive though, or one worth arriving at?
Although some people will complain about the three lane option, but it is a strong statement for the future of the downtown area! The city planners know what they are doing and can see a future for downtown that is healthier and more prosperous than the car-dominated picture we have now. Although the complaints will end quickly after the reconstruction, the benefits to local businesses, residents, and visitors will be around for many years to come. Let's take a step forward and make the city better with the three lane option for downtown!
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Reconstruction planned for 2022
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Sound off about Riverfront Drive Corridor improvement options has finished this stageThrough May 2020
Information posted to Sound off Mankato and distributed for broader public outreach and engagement. Other opportunities include open houses and pop-up events.
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Share with Mankato City Council
Sound off about Riverfront Drive Corridor improvement options has finished this stageFebruary 24, 2020
Bolton and Menk staff presented a summary of work done so far, the virtual demonstration video featuring options for consideration (along with pros and cons of each) and next steps.
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Gather feedback from Old Town and freight businesses
Sound off about Riverfront Drive Corridor improvement options has finished this stageFebruary 14, 2020City staff and Bolton and Menk met with Old Town and freight businesses to gather feedback about the three Riverfront Drive improvement options. -
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Sound off about Riverfront Drive Corridor improvement options is currently at this stageDue to COVID-19, this project had been put on a brief hold. City staff and Bolton and Menk continue to meet with Old Town and freight businesses to gather feedback about the three Riverfront Drive improvement options.
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