This document outlines the history and plans for improvements to Boundary Street in Beaufort, South Carolina. It discusses how $84 million has already been invested to create livable communities and encourage economic development through strategic infrastructure investments like improving safety, traffic flow, and developing a multi-use path. Future plans include designing and constructing a parallel road network, adding street trees, sidewalks, and burying power lines to transform auto-oriented strips centers into a more pedestrian-friendly town blocks. Construction is slated to start in 2013 and be completed by 2015.
17. City of Beaufort Goals for Boundary Street
Create Livable Communities through Strategic
Infrastructure Investments
Encourage Economic Development on the Corridor
Improve Safety and Traffic Flow for Pedestrians,
Cyclists and Automobiles
25. Improved Mobility Options
Trailhead Park and Multi-Use Path
Trailhead 1 Acre Park at Rail-Trail Connection
Over 1 Mile in Trail Parallel to Boundary Street
Marsh Repair along Trail Route
26. Enhanced Connectivity
Neil Road and Parallel Street
Street Trees, Lighting and Sidewalks
Power Lines Underground
On-street Parking
27. The Big Moves – Completed and Planned
1. Parallel Road Network
2. Street Trees & Proper Sidewalks
3. “Boulevard-style” Slow Lane + Parking
4. Special Intersections at 2 Key Spots
5. Greenspace: “window” squares, marsh-front,
possible central park
6. Civic Buildings Positioned Correctly
7. Strip Centers Convert to Town Blocks
28. Next Steps
Design Phase: Feb 2012 – March 2013
Permitting: April 2012 – Oct 2012
NEPA Documentation: Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
ROW Acquisition: Aug 2012 – April 2013
Bidding: April 2013 – May 2013
Construction: June 2012 – Jan 2015