UR EAN DESIGN assocrates Nashua Downtown Master Plan
ating visual interest and subtle cues to
drivers that Main Street is an environ-
ment that balances the needs of automo-
biles and pedestrians. All street
furnishings (benches, light poles, trash
receptacles) should be coordinated
through a carefully selected palate of
materials and colors.
Circulation and Parking
The Master Plan recommends improved
commercial circulation by creating rear
lanes to access most of the properties
along Main Street and installing traffic
signals at key cross streets. The rear lanes
will provide parallel access to Main
Street. Traffic destined for establish-
ments on Main Street South will access
the properties at controlled intersections
and rear lanes as opposed to via curb cuts
directly on Main Street. In addition, a
rear lane allows local traffic travelling
from one establishment to another on
Circulation and
Parking
Regional through traffic
on Main Street (shown
in yellow) will be aided
by the reduction of local
traffic and curb cuts
from Main Street. The
network of cross streets
(shown in magenta)
and parallel lanes
(shou in green)
provide local access to
parking and service.
