CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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ja wrote >>
CDS sherman wrote >>
rich st between high and front is still one way west.All of the conversions from one way to two-way streets downtown have not been fully implemented.
http://ci.columbus.oh.us/content.aspx?id=7826
so after searching in the link it mentions changing main st and many others to 2 way but my question is will it be all of main or a portion.
Columbusite
Minneapolis
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I was against this at first, but I've warmed to the idea of maximizing connections to Franklinton. I'm not crazy about downtowncolumbus.com's description which says it's three lanes for vehicular traffic and a 18 ft. wide for peds and cyclists.
The company website shows three lanes in one direction: a one way bridge. Hopefully, the Rich St bridge will be two-way. Regardless, I'm not riding on the sidewalk.
kessler
Georgian Heights
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The Broad street Bridge simply isn't enough of a connection into downtown. As I have to detour everyday to get over to the Broad street bridge. These 2 bridges offer more than a connection to Fton, they offer a connection to the westside (westgate and georgian heights as well).
I say Go On Rich st bridge! the Bike/Pedestrian bridge to the arena district would be great as well. It would bring the kroger for example closer to the residents.
For the love of God when is the main st bridge going to be opened!!!
just sharin-have a good day :-)
Columbusite
Minneapolis
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June is the planned opening; patience!
ja
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Pablo wrote >>
My understanding is that when both bridges are completed, they will be one-way pairs. Main St. will be eastbound and Rich/Town will be westbound.
Unfortunately, you are uninformed. The proposed 70/71 split fix will have negative impacts on downtown residential housing which most CU readers are totally unaware of and quite frankly I am surprised concerning their general interest in downtown development and particularly residential housing.
ETA You may want to ask ODT how they plan to provide access to over 200 downtown residential units with the Mound/Fulton alternative with the proposed Mound Street one-way westbound elevated ramp and the current Main Street being one-way eastbound. It's not physically possible. Thus, the forced changes to the signature Main Street Bridge which was designed to be a one-way bridge but will now have to be converted to a two-way bridge. Another example of ineptitude with respect to urban planning, just as the proposed Rich Street bridge which no longer has a useful function given the fact that Town Street is no longer a major thorough fare through downtown anymore. Once again, it appears that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.
FYI When opened, the new Main Street bridge will connect Franklinton to downtown Columbus. A pedestrian/bike bridge connecting Veterans Memorial to the Arena District would be more useful as would a simple pedestrian/bike bridge over the former Town Street bridge.
misskitty
Columbus
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So we are getting a new bridge. I don’t think it can be stopped can it? Not that I would want it stopped. I also don’t get the big deal or why people think this idea is crazy. Is the issue money matters? I really like the idea of re-connecting the West Side to the rest of Columbus. I feel that for far too long Franklinton and the Hilltop have been passed by.
ETA: It was also my understanding that Main st. Bridge will be East bound.
manticore33
Delaware, OH
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Why can't we be like Pittsburgh and have many, many bridges? :) And put incline lifts on the 665 trash dump to see the beautiful vistas of the city (since it is or is fast becoming the highest point in Central Ohio).
I see nothing wrong with replacing the bridge. I always enjoyed the three spans over the river. Likewise, more pedestrian bridges would be a welcomed addition as well.
Parker
Franklinton
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I like the idea of a connection to the Arena District since the Souder Ave bridge is so narrow and only connects via SR33. Otherwise, SR 315 and Grandview Ave Bridge are the only other ways to head north. But, it won't happen since the combination of rail lines and highway interchanges makes construction on the north bank of FTON cost prohibitive, if not impossible (part of FTON's decline as well).
I think a Main and Rich bridges make perfect sense. Part of the Downtown 2010 plan is to continue developing the East FTON and the south side of downtown. In the 50-year life expectancy of a bridge, that would make both very useful and needed and will go a long way to addressing current and future traffic while also reconnecting the west side.
Now for a way to reconnect Sullivant and Mound to downtown via the Main St. bridge... but that's another 25 year plan.
alove
Downtown
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I think 3 bridges over our downtown's river is perfect amount.
In addition, I would not be opposed to a fourth pedestrian bridge connecting the arena district to the other side of the river. However, there would have to be more things to do/see on the scioto peninsula for people besides franklintonites to use it.
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