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M <br /> PLAN ELEMENTS <br /> S-6 Undertake a study to explore ways to improve streets connecting <br /> downtown to 1-5, the riverfront, and the waterfront. <br /> Broadway, with its potential for HOV lanes or rail, its heavy traffic, and its <br /> function as a key pedestrian route from the Everett Station, should be <br /> studied to determine a preferred cross-section, priority improvements, <br /> and a redevelopment strategy. During the Planning Commission work <br /> sessions, participants frequently noted that the Hewitt Avenue <br /> improvements should be extended to the waterfront to integrate this <br /> portion of downtown. And as one participant noted, Everett, Hewitt, and <br /> Pacific Avenues all are important entry corridors into downtown from 1-5 <br /> and the east that presently do not exhibit a flattering identity. <br /> Improvements along these streets could reverse this image. <br /> S-7 Initiate a directional signage program. <br /> A directional and gateway signage system should be pursued to help <br /> pedestrians and motorists find important destinations in downtown. The <br /> program should be well planned and designed for maximum effect, but <br /> once a system is devised, the actual construction can proceed <br /> incrementally. This is a good project to build teamwork between the City <br /> and the Downtown Everett Association. <br /> EVERETT DOWNTOWN PLAN — DRAFT 6/29/2006 89 <br />