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��` � '� November 6, 1995 TRAFFIC & PARKING NTENIORANDUNI No. 95-27 Memorandum To: Traffic and Parking Commission Members ;- � C�� From: Matthew C. Newell, Traf�ic Engineer �i��__-- � j Subject: Central Park Parking Plan I have attached a plan that I believe provides the best arrangement for angled parking and increasing parking spaces in general around Central Park. As you can see, the plan for North Park is straight forward and will work rather well. South Park will likely be the most controversial in that I propose parking on the south side of the street which is contrary to traditional thinking. Included herein is a letter stating the support of the Downtown Decatur Council which has contacted the businesses on South Park infornung them of the proposal. North Park Street carries approximately 1000 vehicles per day compared to 2600 vpd on the 100 block of East Prairie. The layout shown will provide stacking distance on the Franklin Street side along with the angled and parallel parking arrangement shown. A street width of 19 feet will be maintained through the block, this will provide ample room for parking maneuvers and room to pass a stopped vehicle. South Park Street carries approximately 2600 vpd which compares with the volume cunently found on Prairie Street. With the existing curb geometrics on the Water Street end, the best and safest design , places angled parking on the south side of the street. The extra large "bubble" on the south side of the � , Water/South Park intersection naturally channels vehicles to the north portion of the street. Within the , constraints of the existing curb structure, angled parking on the south side of the street works the best. ' Additionally, placing parking on the south side of the street will allow the heavily used mail drop-off on the north side of the street to remain. This design will allow us to place two left-turn lanes on the north side of South Park at Franklin Street. With traffic signal modifications that will be proposed by City Staff and IDOT at this intersection, traffic is best handled on the north side of the street. I will be contacting each of you for your feed back on this proposal. If you require further information or have any questions, please let me know.