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STEARNS ROAD INTERSECTION: GATEWA <br />Stearns Road is a major arterial designed to move <br />significant traffic volumes throughout North <br />Olmsted and the region. The road is currently <br />designed for a high capacity, but presents a <br />dangerous environment for both pedestrians and <br />cars. The traffic -focused intersection is also not <br />reflective of the character that many would like to <br />associate with North Otmsted, as it emphasizes <br />the pass-through nature of the area. <br />Recent roadway investments have complicated <br />the ability to pursue major changes around this <br />intersection. In response, recommendations here <br />are focused on traffic calming details (such as <br />medians and consistent street trees) that help to <br />rebalance. More intentional connections to nearby <br />park assets help to communicate and support the <br />presence of potential bike and pedestrian traffic. <br />Additionally, placemaking details can help to <br />communicate a much more positive image of the <br />community in this key gateway location. <br />PRIORITIES <br />• Park connector multi -use path <br />• Bradley Woods parking lot / access at <br />Lorain Road <br />• Lorain Road multi -use path west of <br />Stearns to Elmhurst <br />• Sound waft improvements <br />• Green infrastructure demonstration areas <br />• Green frontage standards at parking lots <br />• Street trees <br />• Branded community signage <br />• Culturally representative public art <br />• High visibility crosswalks. <br />FRONTAGE STANDARDS <br />ENHANCED TRANSIT AMENITIES <br />UZ TRAILHEAD-THEMED TRANSIT STOP <br />0 MEDIAN <br />® REDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITY <br />C4 INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT <br />LORAIN ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY <br />