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Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic StudyCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Work Session - Top # 01. Copyrighted July 1, 2024 ITEM TITLE: 5:30 PM - Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study SUMMARY: Representatives from Bolton & Menk will be presenting stakeholder outreach, vision/goals, existing conditions results and concepts that are being considered for the Central Avenue and White Street corridor. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo Staff Memo Presentation —Uploaded 7.1.24 Summary_Uploaded 7.1.24 Vision Statement Uploaded 7.1.24 Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE C DUjIBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Work Session DATE: June 26, 2024 Dubuque WAWca 914 ii 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Traffic Engineer Justine Hull is sharing information on the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Work Session to be held at 5:30 pm on July 1, 2024. A PowerPoint presentation on stakeholder outreach, vision/goals, existing conditions results, and concepts that are being considered will be given by consultants Bolton and Menk. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Work Session DATE: June 25, 2024 Dubuque MI-AneNu City 1'dIC 1 1 14 11 41 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this work session is to advise the City Council on the progress of the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study. DISCUSSION Bolton and Menk were hired by the City of Dubuque to study the one-way corridor that is Central Avenue and White Street to have a plan to reinvent the corridor. This work session will be presenting stakeholder outreach, vision/goals, existing conditions results and concepts that are being considered for the Central Avenue and White Street corridor. RECOMMENDATION A PowerPoint presentation will be given by Bolton and Menk. No formal action is required per this memorandum. cc: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer 01 CENTRAL AVENUE AND WHITE STREET CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY Council Meeting July 1, 2024 Agenda 1. Study Information 2. Study Elements & Schedule 3. What We've Learned So Far 4. Fitting It All Together 5. Cross Section Evaluation Measures CENTRAL & WHITE Project Loca 11 Restaurants l ImM Hotels o0 Things to do Q M...ums Transit SR C4ae Creek Park Resor lain Resort ..�-_ l\ tion One -Way Portion, 36 study intersections, 44 blocks I v Leidold Irnoali...... Ilk BEYOND A STUDY: BRINGING IT ALL THE SYSTEMS FOR A HEALTHY CORRIDOR ECONOMY Central Ave and White St: a Transportation Corridor Bolton-Menk.com O 'Jackson Park dk r ! Millwork District°`,• 1p fj4 f' h Port of Dubuque Downtown with Several Districts and Destinations Bolton-Menk.com O L LW A 10 �� 0 1* Ip 1 Travel Patterns in the Downtown Bolton-Menk.com Central Ave and White St in the Downtown Bolton-Menk.com O % It. 10 900 vp 0. 40 VOL • dF 00 Nr A `fir � � �� • 170 Central Ave and White St: A Series of Blocks in the Downtown 4 Bolton-Menk.com IwIp"71-1-4 - K Central Ave and White St: A zipper that pulls together different parts of the Downtown Bolton-Menk.com Study Elements Technical Community Engagemenl- • Input ID'—WOnline Comment Map • Stakeholder Meetings • Door Knocking • Resident &Business Focus Groups • Pop Ups (May and July) • 2 Council Work sessions • 1 Open House • Survey • Video • Public Hearing Bolton-Menk.com O r] Us1111: ,June - July ANALYZE LET'S EXPLORE! 1 MTRAL & 1NHITE Analyze Data PublicFeedback Concept Design Public Events Community Surrey August - September REFINE LET'S a UNITE! CENTRAL & WHITE Evaluate Alternatives Identify Preferred AlternaUve Public Engagement Report October - December SHARE LET' S DO THIS! NT R AL +& WHITE Share Final Recommendations Implementation Pion Open House Public Hearing • • r:rf ff To Do !J0AII• Central/White Corridor Study Central Ave Streetscape Plan S.T.R.E.E.T.S. 2Pla023-2025 Dubuque Historic Spring Fling Council High Regional Imagine Move DBQ Millwork Priority Bikea ed Dubuque Plan n Vision Statement Central Avenue and White Streets will become a valued and vibrant place in Downtown Dubuque — a place for businesses to thrive, people to live, and for the unique identity of the City to shine. o CENTRAL & WHITE Bolton-Menk.com O Stakeholder Input Freight Group Small Business Group O . CENTRAL & WHITE a Corridor Study M V LET'S Ow TALK',* 0 1 CENTRAL &WHITE Bolton-Menk.com O Outreach BY THE NUMBERS 5 focus group meetings with businesses and residents 1 0 380+ interactions (comments, replies, reactions) on the INPUTiD map 9 95+ hours engaging in -person with the community I 461 residences and businesses visited in the study area • Door Knocking — 461 Residents/Businesses visited • 7% Vacant Businesses, 16% Vacant Residential • Prescott Elementary Carnival • Farmer's Market • City Life and Downtown Neighborhood • Focus Groups representing: o Central Business Association o Key City Creative o Residents o Dubuque Initiatives o Dubuque Main o Dubuque Forward o Dubuque Chamber o Tucker Freight o Prairie Farms o John Deere o North End NA o Dream Center o Steeple Square o Greater Dubuque o Welu Printing o Lenz Monument o Rainbo Oil o Klauer Manufacturing o Lime Springs/Pepsi o Hirshbach o Standard Forwarding Bolton-Menk.com T Stakeholder Input - Residents • More welcoming, Art, Green spaces. Family friendly places/programming • More Businesses, outdoor seating • Improved sidewalk and bus stops is Address high speeds and enhance lighting • Continue use of security cameras to address crime in neighborhood • Lower noise levels from all traffic. Can impact livability • Address parking needs • More investment in neighborhood. CENTRAL & WHITE COMMENTS BY TYPE Community{placemaki ng enhancements Economic development Connectivity Safety NNSe Parking Other 25 - za 15 10 Bolton-Menkxom O Stakeholder Input - Businesses • More welcoming, Art, Green spaces • Address perception, District Branding • Impact during construction. Add COMMENTS BY TYRE outdoor seating and streetsca pe community/placemaking 30 ' QnhonCemont$ 2 • More multi -modal facilities i Economic development • Stronger police presence, crime, � 9 Connectivity safety 20 15 littering, add lighting • Loading access ,o • Loading needs. Update Parking Meters. • parking • Equitable for all businesses Equity Other 0 • Address dilapidated buildings. O CENTRAL & WHITE Bolton-Menkxom O Online Comment Map • 44 comments • 28 replies • 230+ reactions O CENTRAL & WHITE NOTE: A complete comment report will be ovarlable rater this summer otter the commentpelod t clesed. COMMENTS BY TYPE Pedestrian/bike Vehicle/truck Commerce Transit Neighborhood New Ideas Other 25 20 15 10 .. o Ped Crossings What we found? The area is used significantly by pedestrians • Daily Traffic: • 8,000 veh/day on Central • 61000 veh/day on White • Pedestrians: • 6,000 daily on Central • Over 3,000 daily on White • sti ,9trs� Washington Neighborhood gee • . Branch ,Wr s • 16C" S u � t -7L� �2tir sti . 52 • >>Vc s Millwork sc District 3 52) 9tr' S t � • t 8�r s • 6tir s • 5�r s • Main Street/ Downtown Port of Dubuque © „oqp E t People Crossing test People Crossing 61� Chaplain Schmitt I sAa,n d Bolton-Menk.com O Crash Data • Examined S years (2019-2023) from Iowa DOT crash database • 547 Total Crashes on the Corridor • 327 (60%) occurred at intersections • 11 (2%) Pedestrian or Bicycle related crashes • 41 (7%) crashes involved trucks • 146 (27%) crashes involved speeding What we found? • Speeding is a significant concern • 25% of total injury crashes are speed related • Quantity low, but all ped and bike crashes result in injury • Vehicle -only crash 27% likelihood of injury • ped or bike crash 100% likelihood of injury CENTRAL & WHITE Parking Utilization • 256 Total On -Street Spaces on Central • 247 Total On -Street Spaces on White • Highest Parking Peak is Weekday Evening f What we found? Parking is under- utilized, but still valuable in certain 24% utilized overall on Central and White. Higher north of 14t" Street on-Menk.com O Trucks What we found? • Rely on 4tn, 9tn, 11tn Trucks, though not a high % of vehicles, are • Turns are the most important different: • Ok going slower, but don't want to have to detour around • Proposed Bridge on 14t" Street will likely change patterns o CENTRAL & WHITE • Trucks avg. 6-7% of the ADT (approx. 500 vpd)on each street. • Volumes higher in AM Peak than PM Peak • They need certain accommodations Bolton-Menkxom O f A' R Volumes & Operations What we found? • We can reduce lanes without system breakdown or significant delay • All intersections operate with little delay in the AM and PM peaks today • Can still be LOS A if you are going 20 mph let .. O CENTRAL & WHITE 5gin t Wash1ng�ton A-- xstn%51LNei borhoad Bee Branch �t 0 St � ,t _ t SIL � d N�0 5t W11'1 o r k � 4tit`st Distr C,,,vp , St d Chaplain Schmitt I s.1'a n d ' FrAM " st perational Results (LOS) Mtn $t Q Port ofperational Results (LOS) sDubuque-O Main Street/ Ate Downtown OLOS E or F Signalized Intersection xxAvera e Daily Traffic Existing Freight Patterns ,� 1. Na -1, Putting it all Together • Corridors part of a larger transportation 01111111111111111111111111111110 +`;��`:f system • All the pieces contemplated by Council play n vital rnhn in achieving the vision and goals —k e Cliff VVVinet Combined with policy . F- oseum 3 AquaFium od WaterparR Future Freight Patterns Nutting it aii iogetner Corridors part of a larger transportation system All the pieces contemplated by Council play a vital role in achieving the vision and goals Combined with policy ch Afea 5 AA L wppv VMS.a r 10 40 So what does this mean.? • Adequate roadway capacity today provides opportunities for improvements • Being an older city with constrained rights of way, there will be potential tradeoffs • We can reduce truck impacts on the corridor without impacting mileage or access • Connections to and across the corridor is as important as connection along its length • The character of Central and White can vary along its length, responding to its co ntext • The side streets provide an opportunity to support the corridor: more parking, more greenspace, more sidewalk space, bike parking, plaza space, etc. • We should consider this a 22 block zipper, not just a north south transportation corridor Bolton-Menk.com O Cross -Section Evaluation • Infinite number of options, can be used in combination in different ways • One -Way • Two -Way • Bike Facilities • Wider Sidewalks • Lane Reductions • Parking Changes O CENTRAL & WHITE Operations/serving of Vehicles •Travel Times, Freight impacts, Transit travel times, intersection traffic control Improvement for Pedestrians •Less distance to cross, wider sidewalks Improvements for Bikes •Bike access/facility provided Streetscaping additions •Area for streetscape/outdoor dining/transit amenities On -street parking impacts •Loss or addition of parking Safety Improvements •Addressing known safety issues, i.e. speeding Bolton-Menk.com O Next Steps • Further engagement throughout the summer • Complete the technical analysis • Develop cross section and roadway alternatives • Early September 3rd :present the impact to travel times/evaluation matrix O . CENTRAL & WHITE Bolton-Menk.com O ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW The City of Dubuque and consultant, Bolton & Menk, Inc. kicked off public engagement efforts for the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Study in April 2024 with the development of a public engagement plan. This actionable plan includes communication goals and strategies, key messaging, project branding, public events, and demographic information. These discussions led to the development of a four -phased communication approach to ensure the public receives relevant and timely information and are aware of feedback and engagement opportunities. PHASE 1: LET'S TALK! I APRIL - MAY, 2024 ,S The first phase focused on developing study information and feedback LET collection tools and building trust with the public by engagement , with them within the project area and online to drive ongoing interest T e 1_K throughout the study. This summary includes information on in -person 7�CENTRAL pop-up events, neighborhood doorknocking, and focus groups. & WHITE BY THE NUMBERS 4 focus group meetings with businesses and residents 300+ interactions (comments, replies, reactions) on the INPUTiD map 90+ hours engaging in -person with the community 461 residences and businesses visited in the study area AT A GLANCE May 15-16 1 10am - 3pm �—•—•� May 20 1 5pm - 7pm QCentral Avenue and White Street from 4th Street to 22nd Steet WHAT WE HEARD ' , Knocked on 246 residences "ropi jV.4 Engaged with 48 residents MLeft 198 doorhangers The team spoke with approximately 20% of residents currently living in the study area. Several said they were familiar with the study having received a postcard prior to the doorknocking activity and/ or read about it on social media. Residents were primarily interested in community and placemaking enhancements but also identified other concerns and opportunities: • Community and Placemaking Enhancements - Strong interest in more public art, green spaces and tree coverage, family -friendly entertainment programming (i.e., after-school/summer youth programming, block parties, community art studios). • Economic Development - Many expressed they would like to see more businesses in the area, especially retail and restaurants with seasonal outdoor seating. • Connectivity - Opportunity to improve bus stops and sidewalk conditions, additional wayfinding signage, and incorporate bike lanes. • Safety - Concerns about high speeds and sidewalk conditions and opportunity for enhanced lighting throughout the corridor. • Noise - Residents would appreciate lower noise levels from general traffic and large trucks on the corridor. • Parking - Some concern additional parking is needed. • Other - Frustration with condition of properties, many would like to see more investment in the neighborhood. COMMENTS BY TYPE 25 Community/placemaking enhancements 20 Economic development Connectivity 15 Safety 10 Noise Parking 5 � Other 0 Comm AT A GLANCE May 15-16 1 10am - 3pm QCentral Avenue and White Street from 4th Street to 22nd Steet WHAT WE HEARD Visited 115 businesses "r1pi jV.4 Engaged with 84 businesses MLeft 31 doorhangers The team spoke with approximately 73% of businesses located within the study area. Several said they were familiar with the study having received a postcard prior to the doorknocking activity and/ or read about it on social media. Business representatives provided feedback on building community, safety, and ecomonic development as well as other concerns and opportunities: • Community and Placemaking Enhancements - Interest in creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for residents and visitors through public art, green spaces, and ADA accessible facilities. There is concern about the perception that the area is unsafe and unclean which they would like to help remedy. • Economic Development - Some concern around impact on businesses during construction and what could be done to help mitigate revenue loss. Other ideas to encourage economic development included outdoor seating/dining and building and streetscape improvements. Businesses are interested in working with the City on improvements through grants or incentives. • Connectivity - More businesses favor one-way transportation but others indicated they were open to two-way. There is an interest in more multi -modal facilities such as bike lanes and creating connections to other areas. • Safety - There are concerns about visibility around parked cars, crime, littering and drug use in the area. Some requested a stronger police presence, more emergency phones, and improved lighting in the area. • Loading access - Many businesses receive deliveries several times a week both in front and via alleys and understand how parked semi -trucks create visibility issues for cars and pedestrians. • Parking - Some feel there is not enough parking and many suggested updating the meters to accept credit cards or removing meters altogether. • Equity - Desire for equitable consideration for all businesses - big and small - throughout the planning and development process. • Other - Additional feedback focused on traffic and train congestion. COMMENTS BY TYPE 30 Community/placemaking enhancements 25 Economic development 20 Connectivity Safety 15 Loading access 10 Parking Equity 5 Other 0 u V V R I4 4 � F I I 1 FREIGHT FOCUS GROUP M Dubuque Area Chamber •�• 9 businesses invited May 21 llam - 12pm9 300 Main Street F=, to participate GOAL Establish study understanding and how it relates to previous efforts, identify key routes and priorities for freight transit, and build consensus across industries. WHAT WE HEARD Key Routes • Interstate Access - 9th Street,11th Street,16th Street, and 4th/5th Street • Bluff Access - 9th Street,11th Street, and 17th Street • Opportunity to Shift Routing - 14th Street overpass and Pine Street extension Key Considerations • Timeliness - Receving material as quickly as possible is a key priority • Route Changes - Rerouting freight around Central and White would add miles to the route. Additional mileage can be as much as 4,000 miles in one week. • NW Arterial Use - Some companies do route westbound traffic on arterial, it does add 15-20 minutes • Operating Hours - Operations begin as early as 4:00am for some companies • Trailer Size - Trailers range from 36' - 53' in length SMALL BUSINESS FOCUS GROUP O Dubuque Area Chamber .�,. 12 businesses invited M May 21 llam - 12pm 300 Main Street to participate GOAL Establish study understanding and how it relates to previous efforts, identify key business concerns and priorities, and build consensus across industries. WHAT WE HEARD Key Considerations • Safety - The area feels unsafe to pedestrians and motorists due to crime and high speed traffic. The corridor feels more like a thoroughfare than a neighborhood. • Commerce - Interest in creating community while protecting business and commerce in historic spaces. There is an understanding that businesses need freight. • Neighborhood Feel - suggest more strict enforcement on property management/maintanence and more resources for revitalizing historic buildings to help drive more investment in the area. The entrance and exits to the community don't currently match the rest of the community feel. • Opportunities - There is potential to create new connections to other areas of town and redevelop the corridor to be less car -dependent and have more traffic -calming measures. More services are needed in the area. Interest in more outdoor dining options. 14, RESIDENT FOCUS GROUP O Multicultural Family Center •�,• June 6 1 6:15 - 7:30pm 1157 Central Street f=$ 5 participants GOAL Establish study understanding and how it relates to previous efforts, identify key resident concerns and priorities, and build consensus. WHAT WE HEARD Key Considerations • Transparency - Residents would like to see clear project goals/outcomes and an implementable plan to ensure long-term success. • Neighborhood Feel - Emphasis on liveability within the neighborhood including building neighborhood pride, changing the stigma currently associated with the area, reinstating a neighborhood culture instead of a "highway through a neighborhood" environment. • Mobility - One-way streets can cause confusion when wayfinding. Concerns about speed on the streets and at intersections. • Trucks - Residents experience direct impact from truck traffic, specifically the traffic causing their homes to shake. • Parking - It can be difficult to find on -street parking in the north end of the study area which may limit properties from being converted into multi -family residential housing. Having to walk a block may be challenging for some people. There is interest in the City considering residential permit parking and short-term parking/loading zones and adjusting 1.5 parking spots/residential unit ration in this area. • Ideas - Consider painting stripes for parking spaces and adding bump -outs for traffic calming and safety improvements. There is an interest in upgrades to pedestrian signals (HAWK crossings) if warranted. Make Central Avenue inhospitable to truck traffic. NOTE: The residential focus group was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 and was postponed due to inclement weather. DUBUQUE FARMERS' MARKET May 18 1 7am - 12pm O Downtown Dubuque GOAL Connect with Dubuque residents and those who live nearby to inform them of the study and invite them to provide feedback using printed map board, the INPUTiD or by contacting the project team. WHAT WE HEARD The majority of people expressed excitement about the study, though some had reservations about implementation and area transformation feasibility. .��. Engaged with -90 individuals • Community and Placemaking Enhancements - Strong interest in more green spaces and trees and accessibility and walkability improvements. • Economic Development - More outdoor dining options, walkable shopping, pop-up galleries in empty storefronts, and overall revitalization. • Connectivity - Improve bikeability, connect to other local areas like Bee Branch, make the corridor less car -dependent and more multi -modal friendly. • Safety - Concerns about crime and speed and opportunity for enhanced lighting throughout the corridor. • Noise - Concern regarding noise pollution. • Equity - Improve walkability and create more opportunitiy for multi -modal transporation. • Other - There is a balanced split between those indicating a preference for one-way and two-way traffic and the option to incorporate roundabouts into the corridor. COMMENTS BY TYPE 25 Community/placemaking enhancements 20 Economic development Connectivity 15 Safety 10 m Noise Ilia Equity 5 Q Other 0 PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL 19Prescott Elementary School M May 15 4pm - 6pm 1151 White Street GOAL Connect with families who live in and near the study area to inform them of the study and invite them to provide feedback using INPUTiD or by contacting the project team. WHAT WE HEARD Parents were excited to hear about the study and expressed interest in visiting the study website and using the INPUTiD map to provide feedback. CITY LIFE PRESENTATION ;; May 16 3pm - 4pm Q :� Engaged with -60 parents n - Tl EitIH i r f' 25 people engaged GOAL Present information on the Central and White Corridor Study and encourage those in the City Life program to engage in the project process and share their thoughts. WHAT WE HEARD People spoke with the project team about how to find balance for truck traffic for commerce and pedestrians visiting downtown and how this study links to previous studies. DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION May 16 4:30pm - 7pm 19 1640 Main Street W 6 people engaged GOAL Present information on the Central and White Corridor Study and encourage those who own businesses or work in the study area to engage in the project process and share their thoughts. WHAT WE HEARD This group advocated for more green space and redevelopment of the area. They are invested in the neighborhood and would like to see more incentives to support existing businesses and residents to make improvements in older propeties. Noise and pedestrian safety due to traffic are concerns. MAY 14, 2024 - J U N E 14, 2024 0 44 comments e� 28 replies QCl 230+ reactions GOAL Provide an online engagement opportunity for residents and corridor users to submit feedback in both specific and general formats. People could also react and reply to comments. WHAT WE HEARD • Pedestrian/Bike- Suggestions include establishing a bike route on 17th for better east -west connections and transforming parts of Central into pedestrian plazas or green spaces. Concerns about future traffic changes and intersection improvements were also expressed. • Vehicle/Trucks - Concerns around safety and congestion caused by semi -truck traffic in the study area and interest in traffic -calming measures like restricting non -local deliveries, widening sidewalks, and implementing buffered bike lanes to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety. There is divided opinion on converting these streets to two-way traffic to improve flow and accessibility, with some fearing increased traffic jams and safety issues. Issues with parking availability, obstructed sight lines, and infrastructure maintenance are also highlighted as challenges needing attention in the area. • Transit - Interest in a new new free north -south public transit route in Dubuque with frequent stops and 10-minute intervals between services, utilizing electric or autonomous vehicles to maximize efficiency across the flat terrain of the city. • Neighborhood - Excessive noise from semi -truck traffic and loud vehicles and poor road conditions negatively impact the neighborhood. People would like to see more greenery and neighborhood entrance enhancements to mitigate these issues and enhance the area's livability. • New Ideas - Strong support for taking a holistic approach to improving the study area that includes complete streets that prioritize pedestrians and cyclists with updated facades, greenery, and improved lighting. There is need for more trash cans and interest in vibrant sidewalk spaces with cafes, patio seating, native plantings, and retail options to foster an inviting outdoor culture. • Other - Strong support for infrastructure and connectivity improvements, highlighting disparities in maintenance between different areas like Main St and Central/White. COMMENTS BY TYPE Pedestrian/bike 20 Vehicle/truck 15 Commerce Transit 10 Neighborhood • New Ideas 5 Other O L E E . an WO, 0 E Q TYPES OF CORRIDOR USERS Automobile user 30 Bicycle/Pedestrian 25 Transit Other 20 15 10 5 X RELATIONSHIP TO THE CORRIDOR I LIVE in the corridor I OWN a business or property in the corridor I TRAVEL through the corridor I VISIT downtown near the corridor I WORK in the corridor 20 15 10 5 - a aL I VISION STATEMENT Central Avenue and White Streets will become a valued and vibrant place in Downtown Dubuque - a place for businesses to thrive, people to live, and for the unique identity of the City to shine. Guiding Principles A Safety • Create a place that is comfortable, safe, and welcoming to all -regardless of how one is coming to, using, or passing through. • Design recommendations should be focused on ensuring real and perceived safety across all modes of transportation through vitality, activity, lively streets and public spaces, and shared sense of ownership. Economic Development • Design recommendations should be focused on ensuring proposed improvements that will preserve or improve upon existing business operations and economic activity. • Create an attractive place for new brick and mortar businesses in Downtown Dubuque. • Central Avenue and White Street should be celebrated as opportunities for downtown gateways. • Minimize impacts of construction on existing businesses. • Encourage investments at all scales including small scale incremental investments for existing local businesses and larger investments for redevelopment. 2 Connectivity %1� � • Create a place that inspires people to travel across neighborhoods, throughout downtown, around the city, and from the region. • • j Equity • Create a place that is informed by the people and voices that use it on a regular basis. Tim Foster an identity that represents and is created by the communities and cultures of the past, current, and future. • Ensure travel along, and to, Central Ave and White Street is not dependent on a private vehicle. • Implement high quality street furnishing and multi -modal transportation amenities. • Reference and evaluate past input and plans. CENTRAL & WHITE THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi