Sarasota's US41 Grand Boulevard Concept

The US41 Grand Boulevard

An Urban Grand BoulevardA 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard

where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor

through eleven iconic intersection nodes of

modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures

reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown with

walkers and bikers more safely welcome.

• Sarasota 2020 Master Plan adopted 2001

• Bayfront Connectivity plan adopted 2010

• North Trail revitalization City priority 2010

• MPO Designates US41 Multimodal Corridor 2010

• MPO Sets US41 Priority Funding 2011

Momentum


Deep Community Support• City Commission• County Commission• Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce• New College of Florida• Ringling College of Art & Design• USF Sarasota/Manatee• Ringling Museum of Art• Downtown Sarasota Alliance (DSA)• Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association (DSCA)• Argus Foundation• Downtown Improvement District (DID)• Sarasota Coalition of Business Organizations (COBA)• North Trail Redevelopment Partnership

“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota

Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota


Economic Stimulation• An inviting welcome to Sarasota • Retail and Restaurants more noticeable• Easier safer entry/exit to businesses• Attracting North Trail economic development• Encouraging positive Land Use Infill along the corridor• Improving safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians• Displaying iconic sculptures branding Sarasota’s Arts reputation• Joining seamlessly with the downtown mobility network• Reconnecting the Bay front to Downtown and all of Sarasota

Slower moving vehicles and safer crossings for walkers with room for bikers.Multimodal comfort in a more aesthetic experience for all users.



SAFER: Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time

with fewer vehicle conflicts

Why Modern Roundabouts?

75% fewer


SAFER: Calmer traffic flow in similar travel time

with fewer vehicle conflicts

Less personal injury and property damageOnce speed is calmed, driver attitude stays calm

Why Modern Roundabouts?

75% fewer


Why Modern Roundabouts?LESS DELAY

No wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.




ENVIRONMENTLess idling reduces air pollution. Quieter. More greenery.





APPEARANCEIconic landmark sculptures displayed in the centers.






LESS EXPENSENo electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.






LESS EXPENSENo electricity. No signal timing or maintenance.

ALWAYS READY WHEN NEEDED MOST Hurricane evacuation. Event parking.

Iconic Center LandmarkDublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament May 26-June 1 2014

Iconic Center LandmarkDublin, Ohio, Avery-Muirfield Dr.Jack Nicklaus PGA Memorial Golf Tournament May 26-June 1 2014Landscaped two-lane modern roundaboutSimilar for the Sarasota US41 Corridor

Sarasota’s Grand Boulevard

Re-connecting the Bay to SarasotaStimulating economic development

US41 from University Parkway through the North Trail and along the Bayfront

LESS DELAYNo wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.

LESS DELAYNo wait for Stoplights. Traffic constantly moving. Travel time retained.

TODAY: Fruitville @ US41 https://goo.gl/maps/Jxn4JGoogle April 2014

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“ The US41 Grand Boulevard”

An Urban Grand BoulevardA 4. 5 mile multimodal boulevard where drivers move smoothly along a landscaped corridor through eleven iconic intersection nodes of modern roundabout centers displaying sculptures reflecting Sarasota’s cultural renown withwalkers and bikers more safely welcome.

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Sarasota's US41 Grand Boulevard Concept

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