OSWEGO, NY – Before the end of the year, the city of Oswego will unveil a Route 104 Complete Streets Plan, which will identify recommendations for improvements to the Route 104 corridor, as well as opportunities to offer greater transportation choices while maintaining efficient, reliable passage for pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation riders, and motorists; it includes children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
The city of Oswego Department of Planning and Zoning will host a public workshop to obtain input from city residents, business owners, and the greater community related to the preparation of the Route 104 Streetscape Revitalization Project.
The workshop is scheduled for May 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront, 70 E. First St.
Mayor Barlow and the city of Oswego kicked off the planning process in March.
Over the course of the planning process, a series of public meetings and workshops will be held to share progress and solicit feedback and input on the future of the corridor.
The Route 104 Complete Streets Plan is an exciting planning and design process that involves an evaluation of the Route 104 corridor in the context of providing safe, convenient access and mobility for users of all ages and abilities.
The plan will include recommendations for modifications to improve safety and usability while enhancing the character of the corridor and incorporating new design alternatives.
The project, administered through the Department of Planning and Zoning in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, is an important first step in identifying and prioritizing future needs and projects associated with the Route 104 corridor and how it relates to the surrounding neighborhoods, major nodes and destinations, and the regional transportation network.
The workshop will provide an opportunity for Oswego residents to participate in a range of hands-on, interactive exercises to identify issues of concern and develop priorities related to streetscape design, gateways and wayfinding, green infrastructure, accessibility, traffic, and multi-modal transportation.
Results from the meeting will be used to evaluate strategies and develop recommendations to help guide future design projects along the corridor.
Oswego residents are encouraged to attend the workshop to help ensure that the plan reflects the community’s needs and desires.
The plan is an important document which will be used to guide future funding and development activity.
The city received funding to complete the project from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
In the fall of 2015 the city retained the services of Bergmann Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in transportation and land use planning, roadway planning and design, landscape architecture and traffic, to oversee and facilitate the planning and design process.
For additional information, contact Amy Birdsall, director of Planning and Zoning, [email protected] or 315-342-8154.
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