@ Vanasse Hangen. Brustlin, Inc.
Existing Conditions
ES — eae
2.1 ~—_—‘ Introduction
The first step in this study is to establish a clear understanding of the existing
conditions within the Downtown study area. This chapter provides a description of
existing baseline conditions serving the various modes of transportation (automobile,
truck, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian) within the study area. Described and
summarized herein are the findings of the data collection effort, the development of
the baseline traffic volume networks and the results of the baseline operating
conditions. The existing transportation system, including roadways, public
transportation, bicycle, pedestrian facilities are also described and summarized.
——— SSS
2.2 Existing Facilities
B 2.2.1 Roadways
Traffic flow within the study area is primarily controlled along the major arterials of
Main Street, West Hollis Street, and East Hollis Street by a total of nine traffic signal
controlled intersections. In addition, the study area includes more than 50
unsignalized intersections. Most of the signalized intersections (i.e., all but the Pine-
Palm Street signals) provide turning lanes, while the majority of the unsignalized
intersections are single lane approaches. Most of the unsignalized intersections are
controlled by both pavement markings (STOP bars) and signage (YIELD or STOP
signs). There are a few exceptions (nine intersections) where pavement markings are
present, but no signage. These intersections are Clocktower Place at the Walnut
Street Oval, West Hollis Street at Beech Street, Quincy Street at Foundry Street,
Foundry Street at Holmes Street, Elm Street at Garden Street, Walnut Street at Cedar
Street, Spruce Street at Worcester Street, Spruce Street at Howard Street, and Spring
Street at Hosmer Avenue.
Numerous one-way streets are located throughout the study area. Factory
Street/Temple Street form an east-west one-way pair (couplet) with East and West
Pearl Streets. West Hollis Street forms another east-west couplet with Kinsley Street,
which is located just beyond the southern boundary of the study area. Factory
Vwhbiprof BedtarniiS2700. 00 Nashua 10
Circulation Studyweports\Final ReportFinal
Rapont dock
Existing Conditions
