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5.5 Implementation Action Plan

Table 5.23 Implementation Action Plan - Continued

Goal 3.3.1: Enhance Transportation Efficiency

TIMEFRAME
PRIORITY (SHORT-MEDIUM-LONG-TERM) PRIMARY SECONDARY POTENTIAL POTENTIAL OUTSIDE
# DESCRIPTION
(PRIMARY-SECONDARY) RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESPONSIBLE PARTY OUTSIDE RESOURCE FUNDING RESOURCE
1-2 Yrs 3-10 Yrs 10+ Yrs

3.1.2
(Page 3-04) Strategy: Implement the US Highway 421 Access Road Plan
Design an internal system of supporting access / frontage roads for the 421 Gateway District that adheres to the existing street grid system and existing signalized intersections, and enables provide opportunities for parallel movement along the corridor. Create a
secondary street pattern where appropriate, and modify setback requirements to pull retail and restaurant facilities close to the arterial and secondary streets. Access, parking and service-related functions would be organized to the rear of the parcel.
Actions and Initiatives
In partnership with the City of Michigan City and others, consider Michigan City Office of the City Engineer City of Michigan City
Redevelopment Commission capital participation in the preparation of construction MC Redevelopment - Private Engineering -
1. documents, specifications, cost estimates and project schedules for access roads Secondary  Commission Planning and Consultant MC Redevelopment
proposed within the 421 Gateway District, as per Figure 4.1, Access Road Plan. Redevelopment Inspection Commission
Department
Connect parking lots and relocate driveways to promote efficient and effective access. PPP
Office of the City Planning and Private Engineering City of Michigan City
2. Secondary   Redevelopment Inspection
Engineer Consultant -
Department
Private Landowners
3.1.3 Strategy: Within the Michigan City Code of Ordinances, amend Article 06, Design Standards, Section 06.04, Streets, Table 06.04 (d), Minimum Right-of-Way and Street Width to include the
(Page 3-04) following additional commercial and residential street types:
Commercial Access Road
Residential Local Street with Bike Lanes and On-Street Parking Planning and
1. Commercial Collector Street with Angled On-Street Parking Secondary  Office of the City Redevelopment Inspection Private Engineering City of Michigan City
Engineer
Consultant
Single Lane Boulevard with On-Street Bike Lanes Department
Single Lane Boulevard with on-Street Bike Lanes and On-Street Parking
3.1.4
(Page 3-04) Strategy: Consider extending Ohio Street south of CR W 400 N and (signalization) improvements to the CR W 400 N / Ohio Street intersection.

Actions and Initiatives
Consider Michigan City Redevelopment Commission capital participation in design and Office of the City Engineer
construction costs associated with Ohio Street extended. MC Redevelopment - Private Engineering Federal Aid Highway
1. Secondary  Planning and
Commission Consultant Program
Redevelopment Inspection
Department
Consider Michigan City Redevelopment Commission capital participation in the Office of the City Engineer
signalization of the CR W 400 N / Ohio Street intersection, striped pedestrian MC Redevelopment - Private Engineering Federal Aid Highway
2. crosswalks and sidewalk improvements. Secondary  Commission Planning and Consultant Program
Redevelopment Inspection
Department
Upon annexation, consider Michigan City Redevelopment Commission capital Office of the City Engineer
participation in the construction of sidewalks along CR W 400 N as well as access MC Redevelopment - Private Engineering Federal Aid Highway
3. management-related improvements. Secondary  Commission Planning and Consultant
Redevelopment Inspection Program
Department

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Adopted: August 16, 2016 Implementation 5.0