Sarasota's US41 Grand Boulevard Concept

The US41 Grand Boulevard
An Urban Grand Boulevard
A 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard
where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor
through eleven iconic intersection nodes of
modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures
reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown with
walkers and bikers more safely welcome.

• Sarasota 2020 Master Plan adopted 2001
• Bayfront Connectivity plan adopted 2010
• North Trail revitalization City priority 2010
• MPO Designates US41 Multimodal Corridor 2010
• MPO Sets US41 Priority Funding 2011
Momentum

Deep Community Support
• City Commission
• County Commission
• Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
• New College of Florida
• Ringling College of Art & Design
• USF Sarasota/Manatee
• Ringling Museum of Art
• Downtown Sarasota Alliance (DSA)
• Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association (DSCA)
• Argus Foundation
• Downtown Improvement District (DID)
• Sarasota Coalition of Business Organizations (COBA)
• North Trail Redevelopment Partnership
“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”

Economic Stimulation
• An inviting welcome to Sarasota
Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.
Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.

• Retail and Restaurants more noticeable

• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses

• Attracting North Trail economic development

• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor

• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians

• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians
• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation

• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network

• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota

• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota
Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.
Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.

SAFER:
Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time
with fewer vehicle conflicts
Why Modern Roundabouts?
75% fewer

SAFER:
Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time
with fewer vehicle conflicts
Less personal injury and property damage
Once speed is calmed, driver attitude stays calm
75% fewer

LESS DELAY
No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.

LESS DELAY
ENVIRONMENT
Less idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.

LESS DELAY
ENVIRONMENT
APPEARANCE
Iconic landmark sculptures displayed in the centers.

LESS DELAY
ENVIRONMENT
APPEARANCE
LESS EXPENSE
No electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.

LESS DELAY
ENVIRONMENT
APPEARANCE
LESS EXPENSE
No electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.
ALWAYS READY WHEN NEEDED MOST
Hurricane evacuation. Event parking.

Iconic Center Landmark
Dublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.
Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament
May 26-June 1 2014

Iconic Center Landmark
Dublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.
Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament
May 26-June 1 2014
Landscaped two-lane modern roundabout
Similar for the Sarasota US41 Corridor

Sarasota’s Grand Boulevard
Re-connecting the Bay to Sarasota
Stimulating economic development
US41 from University Parkway through the North Trail and along the Bayfront

LESS DELAY

LESS DELAY
TODAY: Fruitville @ US41
https://goo.gl/maps/Jxn4J
Google April 2014

“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”
An Urban Grand Boulevard
A 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard
where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor
through eleven iconic intersection nodes of
modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures
reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown with
walkers and bikers more safely welcome.

Sarasota's US41 Grand Boulevard Concept

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