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STREET DESIGNS Everett Avenue Circulation Function Tall signature street trees -no wires- Arterial lights Medians • Heavy traffic(10,000 to 15,000 with ped brackets where you can AWDT). It is SR 529, a truck • colored poles route, although this could change. ` • Five lanes; no parking. • Unusually wide lanes in some !' 66.1.•••11-.7 blocks. � "P7- 01P' kir - Plan ing Community Development both sides des s both Function , „ • Less emphasis on pedestrian life. Sidewalk hovel Trowel Tarn Lare travel Travel Sigewolk • Visually prominent gateway street. 18. 18. _/ • Prominent views east and west. 96 Features Proposed • Trees: Plant tall, narrow signature street trees and planting strips on both sides. Plant similar street trees in the median, where possible. • Lights: Install arterial lights with colored poles and banner brackets. `..- 3 • ., • Pavements: Use standard concrete sidewalks. . • Other: Reduce lane width when the street is reconstructed. Install a median where the center lane is not necessary for turning movements. Implementation When the street is improved, narrow the lanes and widen In most sections, sidewalks along • sidewalk to at least 18 feet wide. Install large trees and Everett Avenue are narrow. planting strips in order to enhance the gateway street atmosphere. • Minimize left turns except at intersections. Ill 11,11 • Extend improvements to the riverfront to better connect all ; parts of the central city. .m Note: Comprehensive downtown plan participants stressed the importance of upgrading the appearance of Everett, Pacific, and Hewitt from the waterfront to the riverfront. Street trees and upgraded arterial lights plus a general clean-up of unnecessary signs and appurtenances would be the least expensive way to do Some sections feature wide, well- this. landscaped sidewalks. This serves as a good model if travel lanes are narrowed. 38