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Highway Ave Covington, KY Street Audit

WHAT MAKES A GREAT STREET?

Great streets are the backbone of successful communities. Placemaking helps to transform streets that do more than just get people where they need to go, but also enhance and support the destinations they serve. It has been found that to be successful, they generally share four key qualities: they are accessible; people are engaged in activities there; they are comfortable and have a good image; and they are a place to be social.
IDENTIFY THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS PLACE

List below, the opportunities that exist on this street. Include both short-term, low-cost opportunities and long-term changes.
1.What do you like best about this street as a whole?
2.How do you feel while walking on this street?
3.Would you feel comfortable bicycling on this street?
4.List three to five things that you would do to improve this place that could be done right away and that wouldn’t cost a lot:
5.What changes to this place would you make in the long term that would have the biggest impact?
6.What local partnerships or local talent can you identify that could help implement some of your proposed improvements? Please be as specific as possible.
EVALUATE THE STREET

Stop at your designated street and complete this part of the evaluation. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who lives or works in the community and evaluate this street’s performance.
7.Pedestrians can easily walk to and through the area.
8.Pedestrian access is safe and convenient.
1. Poor
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4. Good
Sidewalks connect to adjacent areas and are continuous.
Crosswalks are well-marked and lighted.
Crossing times are adequate. (signal has countdown timer)
Crossing distances are minimal. (narrow streets or curb extensions)
9.Bicycling is easy.
1. Poor
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4. Good
Routes are safe and convenient. (has separated bike lane or shoulder)
Routes are well-marked.
Bike storage/parking is adequate.
10.SOCIABILITY
1. Poor
2.
3.
4. Good
There is evidence of volunteerism and stewardship of the place.
There is evidence of informal gatherings and people in groups.
Strangers make eye contact; people smile and display affection.
There is a mix of ages, sexes and ethnic groups that generally reflects the community at large.
11.The street/area projects a positive image.
12.Driver Behavior:
1. Poor
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3.
4. Good
Speed of turning vehicles at corners feels safe.
Pedestrians at crossings are easily visible to cars and buses.
The proximity and speed of vehicles are not intimidating.
The street width is at a human scale. (includes curb extensions, refuge islands, etc.)
There is adequate room for bicyclists.
13.Sidewalks are wide enough for:
1. Poor
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4. Good
The number of pedestrians.
Informal gatherings, window shopping, and sitting.
14.The area is neat, clean and in a state of good repair.
15.It is well-lit and feels safe.
16.USES & ACTIVITIES
1. Poor
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4. Good
The place is busy with people.
There are several choices of things to do.
The uses of adjacent buildings/spaces are easily visible and inviting for pedestrians.
There is a variety of land uses and activities on the street.
The ground floors of adjacent buildings are active and welcoming.
Spaces for a range of activities are provided, including: shopping, dining, playing/recreation, resting/relaxation and community events.
17.Your Contact Information
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