Paoli Community Master Plan
Studying options for widening Route 252 under the railroad bridge near Lancaster Ave
A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 for the SR 252/AMTRAK Grade Crossing Project, in order to obtain resident and community input on the various intersections (SR 252/ SR 30, SR 252/ Maple, SR 252/ East Central/ Friendship, and AMTRAK Underpass Bridge) included in the Township Feasibility Study. The Study will include a Traffic Safety Assessment, Intersection/ Bridge Evaluation, as well as pedestrian enhancements in developing potential alternatives for future design phases.
The study is planned to be completed before the end of 2010, with a draft report due by early fall. Any comments or questions on the project or input from residents or the community can be emailed to the Township Engineering Department at the following email address: engineeringdept@tredyffrin.org
May 25, 2010 Meeting Notes
***UPDATE***
- Amtrak has selected Strategic Realty Investments, LLC as the developer for the rail yard property.
- Whitman, Requardt & Associates has been selected to prepare a pedestrian plan for the Paoli Business District. The plan will be partially funded by the Efficient Growth for Growing Suburbs (EGGS) grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.
- Bergmann Associates has been selected to prepare a feasibility study to widen Route 252 under the Amtrak bridge by Route 30. A federal grant will fund most of the costs of the study.
- A distribution list has been created to inform interested parties of significant progress made in the Paoli project as well opportunities for public input. To become a member of this distribution list, please send your name, mailing address, and email address to ejlee@tredyffrin.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here (76 KB) for answers to frequently asked questions about the plans for the Paoli Rail Yard.
Road Improvements
Major road improvements that will be in the initial focus for funding and initial design are:
- Realign the intersection of Route 30 and Central Avenue. See Map
- Realign the intersection of Route 30 and Paoli Pike. See Map
- Replace the bridge over the railroad tracks on North Valley Road to reduce the size of the hump and realign the intersection of North Valley Road and Central Avenue. See Map
- Replace the railroad bridge over Route 252 to allow more lanes. See Map
As funding is secured, plans will be created and presented to the public. Smaller projects (such as pedestrian improvements and traffic signal timing) will be addressed after the framework of the major projects is defined.
For more information or to submit comments, please email ejlee@tredyffrin.org
Zoning Districts
Click here for more information on the primary zoning districts in the Paoli business district.Paoli Community Master Plan Summary
In 2001, the Paoli Community Master Plan was completed by Norman Day Associates. This document lays out a vision for long range development of the Paoli Community that incorporates recommendations from the Paoli Rail Yard and Transportation Center Plan (1996) and a study done on pedestrian facilities and streetscaping (1996).
While the Paoli Community Master Plan is extensive, its main objectives and recommendations are summarized in the following categories:
- Paoli Transportation Center: New train station integrated into development of the Paoli Rail Yard, with more parking for commuters, safer waiting areas for busses and shuttles, and pedestrian access to both sides of the tracks.
- Circulation Improvements: Roadway improvements identified as integral parts of the new PTC will be completed. Some of these could include the widening of a portion of Lancaster Avenue, the reconstruction of the Lancaster Avenue/Paoli Pike intersection, renovations to or replacement of the Rt. 252 bridge near Rt. 30, and the construction of new roads connecting the PTC to nearby points of interest.
- Parking Improvements: Additional parking spaces should be provided for commuters as part of the new PTC. On-street parking should be provided on minor collector and local roads in the business district and new lots or parking structures encouraged elsewhere.
- Pedestrian Improvements: Sidewalks are recommended for both sides of all streets in the Paoli Community to promote pedestrian activity in the area.
Documents
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