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The 42 Gateway DRAFT:Project Report Summary <br /> much as a walk-able extension of the existing meet those objectives to different degrees: <br /> downtown. continuous center turn lane to accommodate <br /> left turns, continuous median to restrict left <br /> turns except at intersections, wide sidewalks vs. <br /> ,. — - --, . narrow sidewalks vs. no sidewalks, attached <br /> `, sidewalks vs. detached sidewalks, on-street bike <br /> i , lanes, on-street parking (or not), etc. <br /> r .! Interior of the Redevelopment Area <br /> II <br /> The underpass is a key component of both the <br /> 116 ~"` future RTD commuter rail platform and station <br /> area; it will also be catalyst for redevelopment <br /> in the Hwy 42 area. Key elements of the <br /> Existing/Former industrial area in MURD 1 underpass: <br /> f <br /> pr 41...... <br /> . - --7. • Large portal openings to limit the tunnel <br /> dustri-,11, . <br /> a <br /> • Pedestrian scale lighting <br /> • Small plazas that create a sense of place <br /> sl and arrival <br /> - • . ' e ti <br /> JJJ <br /> • <br /> ra. <br /> Envisioned Commercial in MURD taken from <br /> Highway 42 Framework Plan F '' <br /> t <br /> Highway 42 - ..r <br /> Minimizing the amount of land required for <br /> transportation improvements on Hwy 42 is Existing pedestrian underpass at Broadway St. <br /> critical to avoid having to purchase or impact and College Ave. in Boulder, CO <br /> adjacent parcels, minimize the cost of To be successful it is vital that development <br /> construction and maintenance, make adjacent to the underpass create a continuous, <br /> pedestrian crossings shorter, etc.Traffic pleasant shopping experience to draw <br /> projections suggest that one lane in each pedestrians into the redevelopment area. Those <br /> direction will be sufficient to carry the properties nearest the underpass need to be <br /> necessary traffic, as long as there are turn lanes vibrant projects with a mix of uses that allow for <br /> and accel/decel lanes at major intersections. people to come and go at all hours, providing <br /> There are a variety of possible configurations of ,'people visibility" such as via outdoor dining, <br /> the other elements of Highway 42 that would and permeable public/private interface. <br /> December 2012 http://www.the42gateway.com/ 9 <br />