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P H A S E I I o f t h e O A R P R o a d w a y D e s i g n - T h e Ta m i n g o f O l d e n A v e n u e

The culmination of three open public meetings, including

the Township Planning Board yielded many comments

that were summarized for public discussion. These

meetings focused on the function of the Redevelopment

Areas streets with the focus on creating a better place to

shop and do business. These issues were then utilized

to inform the objectives and recommendations for the

Districts roadways. Public input has been critical to

developing the new vision for what the Avenue can be.

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O l d e n A ve n u e R e d e v e l o p m e n t I n i t i a t i v e

O b j e c t i ve s f o r R o a d w a y D e s i g n

#1) Improve safety and mobility for all users of the Olden Avenue

Redevelopment Area.

Through the design of proven trafc calming measures, t he Plan will work to facilitate a safe

and pleasing environment to shop and do business within. Improving t he business district in this

regard work to improve its community value and thus w ill have positive effect on surrounding

neighborhoods. Such measures will likely include:

The reduction of pedestrian conicts through site design.

Introduction of streetscape elements that work to frame the roadway and calm t rafc,

Initial re-str ipping of the roadway to reduce the design speed and calm trafc

Work with the business community to develop a way-nding system that addresses business need

and enhances visibility.

Improve crossing of roadways to ensure safe efcient movements for all users by introducing

concepts that clearly delineate pedestrian and bicycle movements including use of such concep

as round-a-bouts, mid-block crossings and dif ferent paving materials.

#2) Maximize pedestrian and bicycle safety and accessibility from site to site a

well surrounding neighborhoods.

In order to reduce the number of vehicle trips and facil itate the use of bus transportation, Olden

Avenue and its associated street network must;

Include sidewalks along property frontages outside the curbline, linking walkways and parki ng

facilities to businesses .

Create logical pedestrian li nkages between adjacent properties as well as cross-access easements

for vehicular connections between properties.

Provide safe pedestria n and bicycle movements along the roadway and safe crossings at

intersections and other designated crossings.

Create a system of local streets and/or shared access drives that that allow shared access and loc

movements while allowing regional movements to continue.

Create strong access to public parks and open spaces.

#3) Create a visual identity for the Avenue that bolsters economic opportuni

and neighborhood stabilization.

Through the use of coordinated design elements, seek to associate it as a distinct business district

within Ewing Township. Basic design elements wil l include clearly delineated sidewalks, pedestrian

oriented street furniture, light xtures a nd coordinated landscaping. Such an identity must also be

functional to the regional needs as well.

#4) Provide streetscape improvements along Olden Avenue in accordance with

the fnal design agreed upon by the Mercer County Transportation Department

Coordinated with safety and mobility improvements, streetscape should work to improve the aesth

value of the road network while working with land uses and its associated signage to cal m trafc.

#5) Provide adequate parking that maximizes access while minimizing the

number of trips necessary to achieve a consumers needs.

Working to reveal the enhanced economic opportunities present in shar ing parking facil ities throug

the inherent efciencies in design, coordinate parki ng in such a manner t hat reduces front yard

parking, only if suf cient space is not available in the rear or side yard area. This leaves the road

frontage available for landscaped buffers and pedestr ian access points consisting of pathways, bed s

ground-cover and shrubs.

Goal 6) Create the ability to coordinate and improve access to businesses

through additional road network that reduces the need to utilize Olden for ever

point of access.

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