Downtown Manchester Improvements Project
The Downtown Manchester Improvements project seeks to transform the Main Street corridor between Center Street and Hartford Road into an accessible, vibrant and equitable "Complete Street" through a comprehensive design that includes traffic and pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements, additional public gathering spaces, and enhanced streetscape complemented with strategic private development.
The Downtown Manchester Improvements project seeks to transform the Main Street corridor between Center Street and Hartford Road into an accessible, vibrant and equitable "Complete Street" through a comprehensive design that includes traffic and pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements, additional public gathering spaces, and enhanced streetscape complemented with strategic private development.
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almost 2 years agoAfter reviewing the "Project Overview" tab and learning more about what this project entails. Please share any ideas you have with the project team and other Manchester residents.
Kay Chillover 1 year agoI don't think a Roundabout is a good idea for this area. Driving in Manchester is already difficult, I just don't see this working.
1 comment0Chip17over 1 year agoMore well lit walkways to the rear parking lots (put a walkway, stairs and a terrace where the Great Harvest Bread building was)
Better access to rear public parking lots on Main
1 comment1willingrvwover 1 year agoAs part of this project, provide physical protection to protect the bikeway on the sidewalk along South Main St, where it crosses I-384.
1 comment3GreenGene16 days agothe video outline of the plan.
The aerial view of the Center-Main St intersection on the plan video shows right turn lanes that bypass the roundabout. That seems to put pedestrians at risk by giving them another traffic lane to cross and is what we are now eliminating on Buckland Rd. Should that be reconsidered?
1 comment2SamK3 months agoNon-compliers with current traffic signals need to be addressed!
The flashing crosswalk signage is a great improvement, but there's a significant number of drivers who appear to not understand their purpose/function, and pedestrians are regularly put in harm's way! Perhaps Manchester PD could dedicate some resources to address this major safety concern (perhaps without actual penalties for drivers, at least for now), or the town could come up with another creative way to teach local drivers about their purpose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paz_traffic_zebras.
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News Articles
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- CT: Manchester officials, advocates call for expanded transportation options to help ease housing crisis
- $99 Million in State Funds Headed to 20 Connecticut Communities
- Four Corners no more: CT turning some intersections into roundabouts
Timeline & Key Milestones
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Manchester Board of Directors adopts the Town's "Complete Streets Policy"
Downtown Manchester Improvements Project has finished this stageOctober 2017
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Town Engineering Division begins a Traffic Impact Study
Downtown Manchester Improvements Project has finished this stageOctober 2021
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Downtown Manchester Improvements Project concept is presented to the Manchester Board of Directors
Downtown Manchester Improvements Project has finished this stageJanuary 2022
Watch the recorded presentation (Zoom Recording on YouTube)
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Downtown Manchester Improvements Project awarded partial funding through Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) funds
Downtown Manchester Improvements Project has finished this stageApril 2023
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Field survey work was completed to map existing conditions.
Downtown Manchester Improvements Project is currently at this stageFall 2023
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Public Engagement Begins
this is an upcoming stage for Downtown Manchester Improvements ProjectWinter/Spring 2024
The Project Team will begin to solicit feedback through a series of public informational meetings and events. The feedback will be used to develop and shape the plan as the project design begins.
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Public Feedback to Inform Formal Design Process
this is an upcoming stage for Downtown Manchester Improvements ProjectMid 2024 (Anticipated Timeline)
Who's Listening / Project Team
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JL
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JD
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