Project Status:
Complete
Location
Green Street between Wright Street and Busey Avenue
Green Street
Urbana
See map: Google Maps
Estimated Completion:
Apr 2019
Estimated Cost:
$8,878,600
Project Limits:
Green Street from Wright Street to Busey Avenue.
Project Description:
Transformation of Green Street to a complete street within the project limits.
For Pedestrians:
- Clearly defined street crossings supplemented with pavement markings and signs;
- New American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and curb ramps;
For Bicyclists:
- Raised bicycle lanes;
- Green color backed bicycle symbols;
- Two-stage left turn boxes at Goodwin Avenue/Green Street intersection
For Transit Users:
- New bus pulloffs;
- New transit island on Green Street in front of the Illini Union;
- Level boarding platforms;
- New bus shelters;
- New information kiosks
For All Users Including Motorists:
- Completely new concrete pavement between Wright Street and Goodwin Avenue;
- Rehabilitated asphalt pavement between Goodwin Avenue and Busey Avenue;
- Improved street and sidewalk drainage via storm sewer modifications and drainage swales;
- Traffic signal improvements at the Goodwin Avenue/Green Street intersection;
- New traffic signals at the Lincoln Avenue/Green Street intersection;
- New thermal vehicle detection systems capable of detecting bicyclists and motorists at the Goodwin Avenue/Green Street and Lincoln Avenue/Green Street intersections;
- Recessed pavement markings and improved traffic control signage;
- New LED street and pedestrian lighting;
- New landscaping (trees and plantings)
At the Illini Union:
- Complete reconstruction of the entrance and parking areas in front of the building with a new concrete pavement;
- Removal of the west driveway to eliminate current conflicts between pedestrians and motorists;
- New LED entrance and parking lot lighting;
- New plaza area with benches;
- Ornamental fencing;
- Additional bicycle racks;
- Landscaping enhancements (trees and plantings)
Other Improvements:
- New water main from Wright Street to Lincoln Avenue
Project Details:
Additional Information - MCORE Project 1
Construction Information:
Construction & Staging Information - MCORE Project 1
Project Updates:
Project Updates - MCORE Project 1
MCORE Projects 1 through 5
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