West Boulevard Arterial Corridor Study
Project overview
The
West Boulevard Corridor Study is one of three multimodal planning studies to
enhance pedestrian and bicycle travel on portions of arterials (thoroughfares)
in Charlotte. Each study will evaluate existing conditions, identify
deficiencies, and make recommendations to improve the safety and ease of
walking and biking along and across busy streets.
The
primary funding source for these studies is a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
planning grant that provides 80% federal funds, in the amount of $200,000, and
a required 20% local match, in the amount of $50,000.
Map of study area
The West Boulevard Corridor Study will review and assess conditions for pedestrians, bicycles and drivers between Camden Road and Billy Graham Parkway.
Study recommendations
Study Findings Report
The 
West Boulevard Corridor Study Findings Report contains a summary of the public involvement process, key issues, and recommended improvements.
Recommendations
- Implement near and mid-term recommendations
- Implement changes to close sidewalk construction loopholes for developers
- Coordinate with other studies and long-range plans
- Check-in with residents periodically
- Seek opportunities to implement a road diet where traffic conditions allow
- Consider future streetscape project(s) for bond funding
Past public
involvement summary
Project Wrap-up Public Meeting
Date: August 8, 2017
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m
Location: West Boulevard Branch Library
2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
City staff recapped the public involvement
process, the key concerns, and the near and mid-term recommendations. The next
steps for West Boulevard after the completion of the study were laid out, and
residents were overwhelmingly in support.
Advisory Group Meeting #3: Study Recommendations Review
Date: July 25, 2017
Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Location: Progressive Baptist Church
1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte NC 28217
Advisory Group members recapped the study
update meeting and discussed the next steps and long-term considerations for
West Boulevard.
Study Update Public Meeting
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m
Location: West Boulevard Branch Library
2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
City staff recapped the
public involvement process and the key concerns learned from residents during
the first public meeting and the walking tours. The “toolbox” of potential
solutions that could be used to address the key concerns was explained, and
specific locations where projects could be implemented were shown. The proposed
recommendations feedback map can be downloaded from the Project Documents
section (see upper right of this page, or at the bottom on mobile devices).
Advisory Group Meeting #2
Date: June 29, 2017
Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Location: Progressive Baptist Church
1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte NC 28217
Advisory Group participants
reviewed and previewed the near and mid-term recommendations to improve
conditions for pedestrians on West Boulevard.
Study
Kick-off Meeting
Date: March 21, 2017
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: West Boulevard
Branch Library
2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
The West Boulevard Corridor Study kick-off
meeting was a drop-in style meeting that provided residents with an opportunity
to talk to staff about transportation challenges along West Blvd. A variety of
topics were covered, including a detailed discussion and review of three
segments of the corridor. Maps and summary information produced from this
meeting can be downloaded in Project Documents section to the right (at
the bottom on mobile devices).
Walking Tours
Date: April 18, 19 & 20, 2017
Time: 6 p.m. at each location
Location: West Boulevard
Branch Library, CMPD Westover Division, Calvary United Methodist Church
The City of Charlotte hosted three walking tours as part of the
West Boulevard Corridor Study. The tours focused primarily on pedestrian
mobility on three segments of the corridor. They provided the approximately 40
participants with an opportunity to converse directly with City staff about
their experiences and challenges traveling along this corridor. Input collected
during the walking tours is being used to help prioritize improvements along
the corridor. The walking tour survey summary data will be made available in Project
Documents section to the right (at the bottom on mobile devices) soon.
Advisory Group Meeting #1
Date: May 3, 2017 & June 8, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: West Boulevard
Branch Library
2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Date: June 8, 2017
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: West Boulevard
Branch Library
1600 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
The City of Charlotte provided two opportunities to
participate in the first Advisory Group meeting due to a communication error. Advisory
Group participants reviewed and discussed the results of the first public
meeting along with the background data being used to inform the study.