S. Tryon St. Walking Tour (SOUTH)
Charlotte Department of Transportation | April 15, 2016
Location 1
Doggett Street
Location 3
Dunavant Street
Location 2
Tremont Avenue
Location 4
Remount Road
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Instructions
• Record your observations for each location on the sheets provided.
• Try to think about your experience along South Tryon Street from a variety
of viewpoints - as a pedestrian, bicyclist, transit rider, and motorist.
• There is space for additional notes/observations at the back of the worksheet.
• Be prepared to share your thoughts with the group along the way!
• Turn in your worksheet to the tour leader after the tour is finished.
Continue the Conversation
• Lead your own walking tour with friends and family! You can download and
print this worksheet from the project website at http://charmeck.org/city/
charlotte/Transportation/PlansProjects/Pages/ArterialCorridorStudySouthBlvd-STryon-Parkwood.aspx. Please feel free to share your observations
with the contacts at the bottom of this page.
• Stay tuned for more updates on the corridor studies at the website above.
• Come to the South Boulevard & South Tryon Street Corridors Charrette
in May. You’ll have an opportunity to work with designers and City staff
who will help translate your observations into new recommendations for
improving South Tryon Street. Check the website above for details.
Contact Information
Keith Hines - Corridor Study Project Manager
City of Charlotte Department of Transportation
dhines@charlottenc.gov
704-336-3913
Scott Curry - Pedestrian Program Manager
City of Charlotte Department of Transportation
spcurry@charlottenc.gov
704-432-4638
S. Tryon St. Walking Tour (SOUTH)
Charlotte Department of Transportation | 4.15.16
Location 1
Doggett Street
Walking Across South Tryon St. (circle one):
• Are there sufficient opportunities to cross along this portion of South Tryon St.? Y N
• Is there room within the existing roadway (between the curbs) for a pedestrian refuge island? Y N
• Look at the location of the existing utility poles. Would these have to be moved to accommodate
pedestrian improvements that would move the existing curb (like on-street parking, pedestrian refuge
islands, or curb extensions)? Y N
• Do you agree with the following statement? “If there were a crossing along this stretch, people would
use it.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• What type of crossing treatment(s) would you recommend here? (Please be specific.)
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Walking Along South Tryon St. (east side) (circle one):
• Are the sidewalks wide (at least 6 feet) and in good condition (i.e. no missing or broken panels)? Y N
• Is there a sufficient buffer between sidewalks and traffic? Y N
• Does the street include sufficient lighting, shade trees, and landscaping? Y N
This vacant property just south of Doggett Street is likely to redevelop soon. If that development
occurs “by-right” (i.e. without being rezoned) the existing sidewalk will not be required to
be widened or moved away from traffic. The City’s regulations do not require “by-right”
developments to improve substandard sidewalks.
• Do you agree with the following statement? “In the future, the City should require these types of
“by-right” projects to bring sidewalks up to standard by installing a wide grass strip with street trees.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• Why?
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Location 2
Tremont Avenue
Walking Across South Tryon St. (circle one):
• Does the pedestrian signal have a push-to-walk button that is accessible and working properly? Y N
• Does the pedestrian signal allow adequate time to cross? Y N
• Is the crossing free of visual obstructions (parked cars, utility poles, etc.) that might block the view of
drivers? Y N
• Does the crossing distance feel comfortable? Y N
• Does the crossing have wheelchair ramps and textured panels to assist people with disabilities? Y N
Walking Along South Tryon St. (east side, south of Tremont Ave.) (circle one):
Are the sidewalks wide (at least 6 feet) and in good condition (i.e. no missing or broken panels)? Y N
Is there a sufficient buffer between sidewalks and traffic? Y N
Does the street include sufficient lighting, shade trees, and landscaping? Y N
Do the adjacent land uses add to the sense of place (identity, culture, and character) and support
pedestrian activity? Y N
• Does the form (height, setback, windows, entrances, parking location, etc.) of the adjacent buildings
support a high quality pedestrian experience? Y N
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• Do you agree with the following statement? “This area is walkable (comfortable and inviting) for
pedestrians of all ages and abilities.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• Could anything be done to make this area better? (Please be specific.)
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Charlotte Department of Transportation | 4.15.16
Location 3
Dunavant Street
Walking Across South Tryon St. (circle one):
• Are there sufficient opportunities to cross along this portion of South Tryon St.? Y N
• Is there room within the existing roadway (between the curbs) for a pedestrian refuge island? Y N
• Look at the location of the existing utility poles. Would these have to be moved to accommodate
pedestrian improvements that would move the existing curb (like on-street parking, pedestrian refuge
islands, or curb extensions)? Y N
• Are there frequent driveways and side streets that make turning car movements unpredictable? Y N
• Do you agree with the following statement? “If there were a crossing along this stretch, people would
use it.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• What type of crossing treatment(s) would you recommend here? (Please be specific.)
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Walking Along South Tryon St. (east side, south of Dunavant Street) (circle one):
Are the sidewalks wide (at least 6 feet) and in good condition (i.e. no missing or broken panels)? Y N
Is there a sufficient buffer between sidewalks and traffic? Y N
Does the street include sufficient lighting, shade trees, and landscaping? Y N
Do the adjacent land uses add to the sense of place (identity, culture, and character) and support
pedestrian activity? Y N
• Does the form (height, setback, windows, entrances, parking location, etc.) of the adjacent buildings
support a high quality pedestrian experience? Y N
• Look at the sidewalk behind the parking lane across the street (between Brookhill Road and Basin
Street). Do you agree with the following statement? “That side of the street is more walkable than the
east side.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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• Why? Could anything be done to improve walkability in this area? (Please be specific.)
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Location 4
Remount Road
Walking Across South Tryon St. (circle one):
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Does the pedestrian signal have a push-to-walk button that is accessible and working properly? Y N
Does the pedestrian signal allow adequate time to cross? Y N
Does the crossing distance feel comfortable? Y N
Does the crossing have wheelchair ramps and textured panels to assist people with disabilities? Y N
Do you agree with the following statement? “This crossing is comfortable and inviting for people of
all ages and abilities.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• Could anything be done to make this crossing better? (Please be specific.)
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Bicycling (circle one):
• Which of the following best describes your approach to bicycling?
Strong & Fearless Enthused & Confident Interested but Concerned No Way, No How
• Would you feel comfortable bicycling within the roadway on South Tryon St.? Y N
• Would you feel comfortable bicycling in the buffered bike lane on Remount Rd. (west of South Tryon
Street)? Y N
• Would you feel comfortable bicycling on an off-street path like the Rail Trail? Y N
• Do you agree with the following statement? “The buffered bike lane on Remount Rd. helps to make
this a more comfortable cycling experience.”
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
• Could anything be done to make this part of town more bicycle-friendly? (Please be specific.)
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Charlotte Department of Transportation | 4.15.16
General Questions
• What’s your favorite way to get around?
Walk
Wheelchair
Bicycle
Bus
Light Rail
Car
Other_________________
• What is your favorite place to spend time along South Tryon St.? Why?
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• If you could improve one location along South Tryon St., where would it be and what would you do?
Where ___________________________________________________________
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What ___________________________________________________________
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S. Tryon St. Walking Tour (SOUTH)
Charlotte Department of Transportation | 4.15.16