The document proposes reimagining streets in the North Shore area of Chattanooga to prioritize people over vehicles. It identifies problems like vehicle dominance and lack of public spaces. Concepts are presented to create a phased approach starting with quick, temporary changes and moving to larger constructions. Designs are proposed for Frazier Avenue and Cherokee Boulevard to calm traffic and create public spaces. The document also outlines reimagining the Cummings Highway, Broad Street, and St. Elmo Avenue intersection to improve connectivity and safety for all users. It concludes that small steps can help transition the area from the current state to a long-term vision that is more people-focused.

1. #thinkBikeCHA

2. Reimagining The North Shore
for People First

3. Location

4. Location

5. Introduction

6. Problems

7. Problems
Vehicle dominance
General lack of public space
Navigating / Wayfinding
Hazardous situations
High speeds
Parking dominance
Confusing intersections
Opening car doors

8. Concept

9. Concept

10. Concept

11. Concept

12. Phasing
Now
• Quick Win
• Temporary
• Paint, Striping, Cheap Materials
• Policies
Wow
• Construction Required
• Large Budget
• Long Term Goals

13. Frazier: Design, phase 1

14. Frazier: Design, phase 1

15. Frazier: Design, phase 1

16. Frazier: Design, phase 1

17. Frazier: Design, phase 1

18. Frazier: Design, phase 2

20. Frazier: Design, phase 1

21. Frazier: Design, phase 2

22. Cherokee

23. Cherokee: Design, phase 1

24. Cherokee: Design, phase 2

25. Cherokee: Design, phase 2

26. Cherokee: Design, phase 2

29. Design Greenway

30. Design Greenway

33. Conclusions
Small steps will lead the transition
from the Now to the Wow!

34. Analysis

35. Problem: Cummings Hwy / Broad St / St Elmo Ave

36. Cummings/Broad/St. Elmo Ave/37th St.
Precondition: Make intersection safe for all users
Main Goal: Provide connectivity between Riverwalk and St. Elmo
bike and pedestrian facilities

37. Concept A

38. Concept B

39. Dutch Inspiration: Dog Bone Roundabout

40. Concept C

41. Analysis

42. Introduction
Our Challenge: Place-Making
creating a stronger sense of place by
defining the village core and its
connection points

43. • High volume of pass-through traffic
• Lack of shared space
• Lack of connectivity between business/shop center, grocery
plaza, Virginia/Beulah corridor, and surrounding communities
• Underutilized space and missed opportunities
• Lack of connectivity to downtown
• Traffic flow divides the community in half
– Lack of pedestrian crossing opportunities
– Difficult to get to Virginia Ave access
– Perceived lack of pedestrian access to the grocery plaza
Problems

44. Concept
• Create a more vibrant space
• Serve as connector
• Designate St Elmo as a destination rather than a pass through
• Design a multi modal network for use by commuters,
residents, tourists.
• Creating a multi use hub for transit, bikes, shoppers,
pedestrians

45. Analysis
Slow Down Traffic
Create Shared Space
Connect key destinations
in Village to surrounding
communities, downtown,
trail system, and Riverwalk

46. Design

47. References / Inspiration
Shared SpacesUtilizing ways to slow down
Traffic
Shared Space for cars,
bikes, pedestrians
Switchbacks for pedestrian
access Bi-Lo
Switch-backs

48. Design
Bike Share

49. Conclusion
– A shared focus on bicycles, pedestrians, and connectivity can
contribute to a vibrant community and increase economic activity.
– Calming traffic helps create a sense of place in the Village Center.
– The Village Center can provide connectivity to both local destinations
and other communities through a integrated multimodal system.

50. Analysis

62. Introduction

73. Re-imagine Chattanooga
Connectivity
Safety &
Comfort
PlacemakingAccess
Us

74. OUR VALUES

75. Our Values

76. OUR GOALS

77. Our Goals
 People
 Viable transit corridors
Green infrastructure principles
Identifiable visual system

78. NEXT STEPS

79. Next Steps
 Southern Urbanism
 Changing the balance between people and cars
 More efficient use of space
 Upgrading existing infrastructure

80. CHATTANOOGA = US