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PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY <br />There is potential for growth in vibrancy and economic viability in North Olmsted and focusing on <br />improving mobility will play an important role in shaping the future of the area in a very positive manner. <br />Currently, Lorain Road is auto dominant and not aligned with livability concepts that emphasize the <br />importance of comfortable multimodat travel, including bicycling, walking and transit travel. Lorain Road <br />is wide with multiple lanes and large intersections that do not favor bicycle and pedestrian travel. The <br />transportation network should be treated holistically, the system must work for everyone traveling in the <br />area, whether in a car, bus, on foot, or by bicycle. <br />Despite the corridor's unfavorable pedestrian conditions, as revealed by the frontage types and an <br />analysis of crosswalk locations and distances, a number of pedestrians still use the corridor for walking <br />and biking. Only a fraction of intersections along the corridor have marked crossings with crosswalks, <br />and these intersections are a significant distance apart, often lacking connection to the residential <br />neighborhoods directly adjacent to the corridor. <br />Studies have shown that support for and investment in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure <br />improvements results in economic benefits for individuals, businesses, and communities. Expanding <br />and improving this infrastructure means ensuring that a network of infrastructure is in place to make <br />bicycling or walking viable modes of travel. It also means ensuring the infrastructure is safe and <br />comfortable to use. <br />22 LORAIN ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY <br />