{"id":13216,"date":"2021-01-15t11:20:13","date_gmt":"2021-01-15t17:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/?post_type=snyder-projects&p=13216"},"modified":"2023-07-10t14:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10t19:28:58","slug":"corridor-plan-creates-unifying-connection","status":"publish","type":"snyder-projects","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/projects\/corridor-plan-creates-unifying-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"alburnett road corridor plan creates unifying connection for residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

upgraded streetscape & improved mobility key to corridor plan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"illustration<\/a><\/p>\n

located northeast of cedar rapids, the city of marion has experienced steady growth for more than three decades. this increase in population has had a direct impact on business and industry in the area, as well. faced with the need to accommodate the increasing multi-modal traffic<\/a>, marion city leaders identified the extension of alburnett road on the west edge of town as an important capital improvement project for the continued development and growth of the community.<\/p>\n

the general alignment for the proposed roadway extension<\/a> was established by a feasibility study<\/a> conducted in 2000. the goal was to connect the residential areas<\/a> on the north side of town to the business and downtown districts<\/a> at the south end of the city. in 2016, city leaders tasked snyder & associates with reviewing the details of the previous alignment, determining if any modifications were needed, and providing a detailed corridor plan.<\/p>\n

our design team planned the extension as a minor arterial street under the transportation & circulation plan adopted by the city in 2010. the basic roadway design<\/a> and cross-section were created to incorporate the policies and visions of the plan including inviting streetscape features<\/a>, the accommodation of future growth through vehicular and pedestrian linkages, and a well-landscaped atmosphere to maintain the neighborhood\u2019s unique identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

beyond providing a north\/south corridor for future traffic growth, another project goal is to reduce traffic cutting through residential neighborhoods, namely on 10th<\/sup> street between 7th<\/sup> avenue and boyson road. trail and bike users<\/a> will also benefit from the plan, as well as emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n

reports, surveys & analysis target traffic congestion reductions & quality of life improvements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\"wetland<\/a>

wetland delineation study area for alburnett road extension project.<\/p><\/div>\n

the snyder & associates team began their analysis of the design concept by performing an initial environmental evaluation<\/a> of the proposed alburnett road extension project area. they were then able to prepare an environmental evaluation report for submission to the city\u2019s engineers. the environmental evaluation report consisted of several studies performed or administered by our team, including:<\/p>\n