Second Street Project Goals and Objectives

Goal:

Develop Second Street as an attractive destination that has strong businesses, vibrant neighborhoods and beautiful places; a street that is safe, comfortable and convenient for travel via automobile, foot, bicycle, and transit.

Objective 1:
Improve the pedestrian and bicycle experience to and within the corridor by creating a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and by strengthening the pedestrian connections between nearby points of interests: neighborhoods, recreational trails and open spaces, and downtown.

Objective 2:
Improve the bus system service for those living, working, and traveling in and through the corridor.

Objective 3:
Safely manage the movement of vehicles to destinations in and through the corridor.

Objective 4:
Promote design excellence in all aspects of the corridor; design new development to fit into its surroundings and integrate well with existing neighborhoods.

Objective 5:
Increase commercial points of interest along the street.

Objective 6:
Increase housing density and housing opportunities.

Objective 7:
Seek opportunities to consolidate parking, access and servicing. Provide creative opportunities for meeting parking requirements without allowing it to dominate the streetscape.