Speed Management T raffic volumes on the corridor were observed to be relatively low , and travel speeds appeared to exceed the speed limit. Based on these observations, the corridor appeared to be designed to accommodate higher volumes, and, in the absence of that , the corridor fosters faster travel speeds. • To better manage speeds along the corridor, it is recommended that the corridor be studied for a road diet. If the road is converted from a four -lane to a three-lane cross- section, the reserved right-of- way can be used for improved bicycle and pedestrian fac ilities. Bicycle Facilities It was observed that there are no bicycle facilities on Evans Avenue. To ensure bicycle safety along the corridor, • I t is recommended that buffered bicycle lanes be installed. The extra right -of- way from a potential road diet can be repurposed into directional bike lanes with vertical delineation. Conversely, the roadway can be narrowed, and the bike lanes can be sidewalk - level, or the sidewalks can be widened to create a shared use path (see pedestrian facilities recommendations). Pedestrian Facilities There were few observed opportunities for pedestrians to cross Evans Avenue, except at signalized intersections. Evans Avenue is four lanes wide and with observed travel speeds, the corridor is generally unsafe for pedestrians to cross between signalized intersections without additional improvements. With the recommended road diet, opportunities can be created for mid - block crosswalks at minor stop - controlled intersections. These improvements can include curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs). Existing sidewalks are narrow, and it is recommended to widen them. With the road diet, an 8 - to 10 -foot-wide shared use path could be built on the western side of Evans Avenue. The shared use path would preclude the need to add directional bike lanes on the roadway, as it would serve both cyclists and pedestrians. Intersection - Focused Recommendations The following observations were made at specific intersections along Evans Avenue:
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