The presentation used for the workshop on the Downtown Improvement Project held on 5/12/10. The video recording of the workshop is available on Franklin Matters.

1. Downtown Improvement
Project
Destination Franklin

2. Downtown Improvement Project
Then and Now

3. Downtown Improvement Project
Project Description
HPP Project
• West Central – Union to Main Street
• East Central – Main Street to Ruggles Street
• Main Street – Moore Ave to East Cenral Street
• Emmons Street – West Central to Main Street
PWED Project
• Emmons Street – Main Street to Hillside North
• Dean Avenue – Main to Ray Street
• Depot Street – Main St. to Dean Ave (Incl. Mun. Lot)
• Ray Street – Dean Ave to Depot Street

4. Downtown Improvement Project
High Priority Project (HPP) Project Area Project Area
Improvement Area
Public Works Economic
Development (PWED)
Improvement Area
High Priority Project (HPP)
Improvement Area

5. Downtown Improvement Project
Project Area
HPP
Improvements
Area
Northern Limits
of Improvements

6. Downtown Improvement Project
Project Area
High Priority
Project
Improvements
Area
PWED
Improvements
Area
Southern Limits
of
Improvements

7. Downtown Improvement Project
Project Timeline | Update
• Project Initiated - 2002
• HPP Notice To Proceed - October 2009
• Traffic Counts Completed - Fall 2009
• PWED Notice To Proceed - December 2009
• Technical Review Committee - January 2010
• Town Council - January 2010
• Survey Completed – Spring 2010
• Utility Coordination - May 2010

8. Downtown Improvement Project
Objectives | Goals
• Downtown as a Destination | Focal Point
• Create New Economic Development
• Public Investment Leads to Private Investment
• Improve Vehicular Circulation & Safety
• Improve Emergency Response Time
• Create Pedestrian Friendly Environment
• Improve Accessibility (ADA Compliance)
• Repair Deteriorated Conditions (1992 Improvements)
• Improve Overall Aesthetics

9. Downtown Improvement Project
Funding Sources
• High Priority Project (HPP) -
$6.25 Million
• PWED Grant - $1 Million
• Developer Mitigation
• Other Sources (TBD)

10. Downtown Improvement Project
Public Participation Format
Forums & Communication
• Public Workshops & Meetings (Business Owners
& General Public)
• Specialty Graphics & Handouts
• 25% Design Public Hearing (MassDOT)
• Progress Meetings & Coordination
• Periodic “Walkabout” Sessions
• Project Website
• Coordination w/Business | Residential Community

11. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Process
• Schematic Designs
• Traffic Analysis
• Intersection Layout
• Preliminary Designs (25%)
• Final Design (75% + 100%)
• Construction (Bid) Documents
Construction Administration
• Regular Meetings | Coordination
• Phased Construction
• Communication

12. Downtown Improvement Project
Basic Scope of Improvements
• Roadways, Intersections + Sidewalks
• Pedestrian Crossings
• Period Lighting, Other Utility Infrastructure
• Signage
• Tree Planting
• Site Furnishings
Key Issues
• Traffic | Pedestrian Flow
• Parking
• Potential Land Takings (if required)

13. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Pedestrian Accommodations
Existing View – Main Street Looking South toward W. Central

14. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Pedestrian Accommodations
Existing View – Main Street Looking South toward W. Central

15. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety
Existing View – Main Street Looking Toward Emmons

16. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety
Existing View – Main Street Looking Toward Emmons

17. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety
Existing View – Main Street Looking Toward Dean College

18. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety
Proposed View
(Traffic Signals, Raised Crosswalk, Period Lighting and Banners)

19. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & Dean/Depot St.

20. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Proposed Plan View

21. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Existing View – Emmons St. & W. Central St.

22. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Proposed Plan View

23. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & E. Central St.

24. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Proposed Plan View

25. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & Emmons St.

26. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions
Intersections | Gateways
Proposed Plan View

27. Downtown Improvement Project
Design Solutions - Parking
Location Existing Proposed
HPP
W. Central (Emmons to Main): 0 0
E. Central (Main to Ruggles): 25 26 (+1)
Emmons (W. Central to Main): 0 8 (+8)
Main (Emmons to E. Central): 35 26 (-9)
PWED
Emmons (Main to Ray): 3 3
Dean: 5 7 (+2)
Depot: 15 20 (+5)
Municipal Parking (Includes 2 HC Spaces): 59 63 (+4)
Total = 142 153 (+11)

28. Downtown Improvement Project
Schedule Moving Forward
Spring 2010
• Coordination with Utilities | MBTA | MassDOT
• Prepare 25% Design (HPP)
• Prepare Preliminary Design (PWED)
Summer 2010
• Submit 25% Design (HPP) to MassDOT
• Submit Preliminary Design (PWED) to Town
• Water Main Improvements by Town
Fall 2010
• Submit Final Design (PWED) to Town
• 25% Design Public Hearing (HPP) by MassDOT

29. Downtown Improvement Project
Schedule Moving Forward
Fall 2010
• Submit 75% Design (HPP) to MassDOT
• Prepare Bid Documents (PWED)
• Advertise/Bid/Award PWED Project
Spring 2011
• Submit Final Design (HPP) to MassDOT
• Begin Construction of PWED Project
Summer 2011
• Prepare Bid Documents (HPP)
• Advertise of HPP Project by MassDOT
Fall 2011
• Bid & Award HPP Project – Begin Construction Spring 2012

30. Downtown Improvement Project
Thank You!
Questions & Answers