Project Team Hosts Main Street Walk Audit

On February 13th, 2019, City staff, the consultant team, and Walk2Connect organized a 1- hour Walk Audit of a portion of North Main Street. The invitees included a diverse list of elected officials, agency staff, local organization representatives, and the general public. The goal was to individually and collectively identify opportunities and challenges along the corridor, particularly with mobility.

The walk extended from the intersection of 17th and Main down to Mountain View and Main and then back up to 17th and Main (a distance of approximately 1 mile). As participants walked along the sidewalk, they documented issues/concerns and marked those on aerial maps; in addition, photos were collected of specific issue areas.

This information will help inform the larger planning process, including potential sidewalk and intersection improvements, as well as assessment of the need to accommodate bicyclists, transit users, and other modes of travel safely along the corridor.