If a business provides dedicated bicycle parking should the number of required off-street parking spaces be reduced? What about motorcycle parking? #visualizing-yorkville-zoning

Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Include dedicated bike access and paths on the riverwalk. Make this area the start of a true riverside bicycle corridor. While doing so, consider ways in which pedestrians and bicycles can co-exist. #north-branch-river-works

Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Congestion plagues this area. There is a need to increase access into the corridor and through it. Streets like Cortland need to be improved (for cars and bicycles) in order to handle the high traffic volumes. Remediating this situation would lead to a greeter connection between east and west neighborhoods (Lincoln Park, Wicker Park... #north-branch-river-works

Let’s remove the Whitman Interchange and open up this 25-acre area for residential and commercial development. It would be replaced with a standard street system that would connect the existing neighborhoods with downtown, Madison Street, the Riverfront, The YMCA, Sinnissippi Path, Sinnissippi Park, and Nicholas Conservatory. Walkers, bicyclists and cars would all have easy access to and from... #walking #street #land-use #infrastructure #housing #bicycling

Establish bicycle rental stations in downtown Peoria. This would increase the use of non-vehicular mobility in the downtown. #bicycling

Provide a gathering place with tables and restrooms in green area for food carts and food trucks. This would allow a variety of choices in a relaxed atmosphere. Rent the slips for vendors for parking. The area would be flood safe with the mobility of the vendors. Maybe even have spaces for flea market type vendors. Maybe include a farmer's market, local art and other recreational ideas? B... #food #water #walking #public-space #park #bicycling

Reconnect the street grid within the area defined by Main Street, Wm. Kumpf Boulevard, & Monroe Street #walking #land-use #infrastructure #street #bicycling

Add rental bikes (Divvy) stations downtown for employees and others in the area to promote wellness and environmental safety. This is what is used in Chicago. #a-vision-for-downtown-peoria #bicycling

Re-configure Fulton Street for vehicular traffic, and encourage re-development of its frontage. #walking #public-space #land-use #infrastructure #building #street #bicycling

Consider an alternative configuration, maintaining the grid as illustrated above. In the recommended alternative, both Fayette and Spalding extend all the way from Adams Street to Water Street on the riverfront. By restoring the grid pattern, the parcel between Spalding and the Interstate, west of Washington, becomes available for possible development. #walking #land-use #infrastructure #street #building #bicycling

Part of a financially sustainable city is urban density. Part of a vibrant downtown is the necessity of people being outside, and out of their cars. Getting around by bicycle plays with both of these aspects, but most Peorians aren't used to this form of transportation. Comfort & safety can be addressed with buffered bike lanes, namely on the side where parked drivers can open their door int... #transit #street #bicycling

Develop a signal system timing plan oriented toward slowing vehicle speeds in the downtown and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle comfort. #walking #transit #street #infrastructure #bicycling

Chattanooga, TN, in cooperation with private and public enterprises, turned currently existing structures in their downtown area into a world class rock climbing destination. We have a lot of private buildings downtown, as well as existing (new and old) public buildings (Riverfront Museum, Riverplex, and Gateway Building for example) that could get a shot of adrenaline by utilizing their curren... #regional-draw #youth-activities #rock-climbing #bicycling #public-space #park

Great ideas live throughout the community and are often the brainchild of users. Methods to improve energy efficiency are no exception. Crowdsourcing is a tool used to tap into the brainpower of a group of people, rather than turning to industry experts or professionals. A crowdsource platform should be developed to collect ideas around improving energy efficiency. These ideas can then be teste... #sustainability #cost-savings #energy-efficiency #energy #idea-generation #crowdsource #walking #building #bicycling #housing #land-use #preservation #street #transit #infrastructure

The Cumberland Blue Line station is the second to last blue line station from O’hare airport. It is located between a residential neighborhood and the Catherine Chevalier Woods, which is part of the Forest Preserve. On the other side of the forest preserve is an area with many businesses, as well as O’Hare airport. The Desplaines River also runs through these woods, however many... #water #walking #transit #preservation #public-space #park #land-use #bicycling

First, parking requirements are a disincentive to new development, especially when compared to suburban sites where the cost of providing parking is relatively low. Second, when people come and go from a parking lot on site, the building shares much less of its activity with the surrounding streets. Third, it is simply unnecessary, given the existing parking and the untapped opportunities for e... #policy #parking #governance #walking #transit #bicycling #building

Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: There has been much discussion about cars, buses, trucks, and bicycles, but not a lot about the pedestrian experience has one walks / runs through (or near) the site. Sidewalks are crumbling, unkept, or not wide enough to comfortably walk without feeling unsafe adjacent to so much traffic. Consider ways to make the routes the site sa... #north-branch-river-works

Provide adequate wayfinding throughout the downtown for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The signage should be attractive, comprehensive, uniform, and easily update-able! The goal of the wayfinding would be to improve the movement of people around the downtown and to advertise the many amenities the city has to offer. #a-vision-for-downtown-peoria #walking #transit #infrastructure #bicycling #street

This hub would take shape as a multimodal center that could serve existing residents and businesses as well as new development. Metra, CTA buses, a Divvy station, and bicycle amenities could be included. #north-branch-river-works

In Ohio's urban school districts, one in 446 students has been hit by a car. In suburban districts, it's one in 1,473. Because schools are often located at the center of communities, safety improvements benefit people of all ages by slowing traffic and making streets safer. While the bigger issue is keeping kids safe, Safe Routes to School also helps kids walk and bicycle to school more ofte... #forge-ahead

Extend the riverfront trail into the heart of the Warehouse District through the May Street corridor to tie the District and the Riverfront together. Drainage tiles installed beneath the permeable trail extension can be run directly to the river. Branch drain lines throughout the District can tie into the main under the trail, thus a considerable up-hill area can be separated from the CSO. Like... #cso #water #public-space #park #infrastructure #bicycling

On a bike, getting down the hill is easy, but going up Main Street is tough. Let's make this tried-and-true method even easier with signs or bike lanes: The Hamilton Wiggle. 1) Start going up the hill in the bike lane on Hamilton Blvd (just a block away from Main). 2) Halfway up the hill, turn left after Methodist Hospital onto Crescent Avenue. It's flat here so you can catch your breath an... #transit #street #bicycling

Part of a financially sustainable city is urban density. Part of a vibrant downtown is the necessity of people being outside, and out of their cars. Getting around by bicycle plays with both of these aspects, but most Peorians don't feel like they belong on the road. As a result, people ride on the sidewalk, or not at all. "Sharrows" (share+arrow road marking) help people on bikes and i... #transit #street #bicycling

Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Construct a new bridge over the Chicago River at Armitage Avenue, Dickens Avenue, or Shakespeare Avenue. This could allow Cortland Street to be dedicated to bicycle traffic only or only for PMD / industrial uses (trucks). #north-branch-river-works

The section of the Chicago River around Avondale is largely unused, and many businesses are lined up along the river. This is problematic as many residents of Avondale wish to have greater access to the River. My idea would be to turn the riverfront into a mixed use land area, where businesses and housing would be located. Along the front, a riverwalk would be used to help connect various str... #regeneratechicagoneighborhoods #water #walking #public-space #land-use #bicycling

Our City faces a number of difficult challenges, including those in the realms of infrastructure, economic opportunity, and community well-being. The municipal government works to address these challenges through its programs on a daily basis, but tapping into the citizenry for new resources and ideas holds great potential to advance meaningful and effective solutions. If we harnessed all the p... #collective-impact #crowdsourcing #grants #competitions #citizen-activism #public-service #volunteerism #community-driven #problem-solving #public-feedback #innovation #civic-engagement #building #park #bicycling #walking #street #land-use #housing #water #public-space #preservation #transit #infrastructure

Although one way streets can smooth traffic flows, they allow traffic to speed up to the point where the street becomes increasingly hostile to pedestrians. At the same time, the one-way streets make local access within the grid more difficult by requiring more trips around the block to get to any particular destination. Especially in combination with the impact of higher traffic speeds and wid... #walking #street #infrastructure #bicycling

Given the current construction of Phase 3, the last of the planned riverwalk expansions on the southern edge of the central branch, let's start thinking about the possibilities on the north side. Although there are several riverwalk segments for individual buildings, some are private and none represent a unified design treatment. The Merchandise Mart, with a drive in front, represents a high-... #bicycling #riverwalk #water #walking #public-space #park #infrastructure

In-fill development built up to the right-of-way can bring definition and activity to the corridors. #infill #land-use #bicycling #walking #street #building #public-space

In-fill projects designed to complete the street wall with pedestrian-friendly frontage increase both interest and pedestrian comfort. The trees in the median help to bring the streetscape down to a more human scale as well, while the median itself holds space for a bike lane or eventual transit. #transit #infill #building #heart-of-peoria-plan #walking #public-space #land-use #infrastructure #bicycling #street

This will be our second annual community bike event that will serve as a means of engaging youth and residents in underserved communities and teaching them about the benefits of wellness via biking and walking. Our organization, We Keep you Rolling, and the events we hold like this, serves thousand residents in seven different community areas (Roseland, Altgeld, Pullman, Golden Gate, Pangea La... #health #safety #wellness #walking #street #bicycling

Review the plan and the imagery used to suggest what specific areas may look like once completed. Decide whether or not to support this option and tell us why. #playground #water #walking #public-space #park #land-use #infrastructure #bicycling

Glow-in-the-dark roads mean safer driving and bicycling with less environmental impact. Paint roadway lines over with photo-luminescent powder, making lanes glow brightly in the dark. Unlike average glow-in-the-dark paint, the powder is super-charged, meaning that even the limited sun available during wintertime is enough to make it glow for up to 10 hours at night. #forge-ahead

Improving the pedestrian and cyclist experience and reworking the structure so it is more appealing. #walking #street #public-space #infrastructure #bicycling

Establish bicycle rental stations in downtown Peoria. This would increase the use of non-vehicular mobility in the downtown. #a-vision-for-downtown-peoria #bicycling

If the idea is to create a park along the riverfront, features that draw people in to the park & surrounding area are important such as splash pads/areas for kiddos, dog parks, paved trails, shaded areas for picnics & hammocks, art installations, places for food trucks to set up, etc. A bike share service and ice skating in the winter would be great features to have as well! #park #land-use #water #walking #public-space #bicycling

Join us as we discuss the opportunities and developments taking place on the South Side under the broader umbrella of Tourism and how we can use "Cultural Economic Development" to socially and economically develoment pur communities. #small-business-development #economic-development #bicycling #walking #street #water #housing #building #park #transit #preservation #public-space #land-use #infrastructure

Connecting this site into the 606 was suggested by a couple other people in comments on other ideas, so I'm adding it since it's a great idea on its own. The Bloomingdale Trail could be extended east over the Chicago River to connect with a new riverwalk/park providing walking and biking connections to local streets. The river interrupts the street grid, resulting in few safe and convenient rou... #walking #public-space #infrastructure #bicycling #north-branch-river-works

The walkway would connect downtown Peoria and East Peoria with a unique feature that could enhance tourist activity and draw more people regularly to the riverfront. It would provide easy access from both sides of the river to the various attractions, shopping, and restaurants on both sides and could be a cooperative venture with East Peoria. #water #land-use #public-space #park #walking #bicycling

Project lead | Partners: 36th Ward | CDOT, NWSHC Project Timeframe: Long-term #small-business #walking #public-space #infrastructure #bicycling

Provide a safe, lighted and developed walking path with access to downtown Peoria, the Riverfront, and the University of Illinois from the densest population neighborhood in Peoria. This would make walking to downtown an attractive alternative to driving for events, shopping, or dining. It would allow UICOMP students and residents safe and easy access to move between the bluff and downto... #infrastructure #bicycling #transit #land-use #walking #park

Study the feasability of and develop a scheme for a crosstown boulevard to replace the existing sunken Interstate 74 through downtown Peoria. #public-space #walking #transit #land-use #infrastructure #housing #bicycling #building #street

Consider an alternative configuration, as illustrated above. The ramps have been sorted out so that one moves in a more intuitive manner (moving right to go right). In addition, the awkward intersection is simplified with the use of a roundabout, allowing traffic to disperse smoothly in any of the available directions. #bicycling #walking #infrastructure #street

Although one way streets can smooth traffic flows, they allow traffic to speed up to the point where the street becomes increasingly hostile to pedestrians. At the same time, the one-way streets make local access within the grid more difficult by requiring more trips around the block to get to any particular destination. Especially in combination with the impact of higher traffic speeds and wid... #walking #street #infrastructure #bicycling

Project lead | Partners: BC Chamber, SSA2 | 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, Local Businesses Project Timeframe: Short-term #small-business #public-space #infrastructure #bicycling #street

Project lead | Partners: 30th, 31st & 36th Wards | BC Chamber, SSA2 Project Timeframe: Long-term #small-business #walking #public-space #infrastructure #street #bicycling

Create a canal from the Riverplex to the Bob Michel bridge with sidewalks on both sides of the canal - like they did with the Indianapolis downtown canal. Visitors can rent bikes, paddle boats, paddle boards. Arch walkways extend over the canal. #leisure #water #walking #park #public-space #land-use #bicycling

Develop a bio-research campus as an in-fill project and a key component to re-developing the West Main Street corridor. #entertainment #services #retail #walking #park #public-space #street #transit #land-use #infrastructure #housing #building #bicycling

The winding streets of the medical campus are made more compatible with the surrounding grid, continuing the pedestrian-friendly character of the downtown core. Confusing irregularities are repaired and create new development potential. Fulton Street is continued and connects with Main Street. The square introduced at this intersection becomes a landmark that marks the entrance to the medical ... #infill #walking #public-space #transit #land-use #infrastructure #bicycling #park #street #building

There's a big community of skateboarders and bikers alike in Peoria. A new park would be a safe spot for kids of all ages to skate instead of using the streets and private properties. The one park in Peoria right now is insufficient without safety and lights. This new park could have safety measures, and it would be a safe spot enjoyable for many! Also, just like skate parks in Chicago and Dave... #garden #land-use #park #bicycling

Create a terraced park-like setting for flood control with multi-use areas for several activities such as small boat access, fishing, running, biking, fitness trail, outdoor market, live entertainment, etc. Using a variety of materials for the terrace walls and modern lighting could create an artistic architectural display as a nice foundation to the riverfront skyline. #bicycling #walking #water #preservation #public-space #park #land-use #infrastructure #building

We are creating a design for one the Chicago Boulevards. We are focusing on increasing the overall appeal of the Boulevard in an eco-friendly manner to encourage people to utilize it for positive purposes. #green-spaces #beautification #building #public-space #water #housing #bicycling #park #walking #transit #street #preservation #land-use #infrastructure

Franklin / Orleans Street is currently one-way. As the roadway passes the west side of the Merchandise Mart it widens to become three lanes and speeding motorists take advantage and accelerate. This makes it dangerous for bicyclists and crossing pedestrians. Convert this roadway to a two-way street in order to lower speeds and calm traffic. #walking #transit #street #public-space #infrastructure #bicycling