Taking Design to the Next Level
A holistic transportation solution designed to efficiently handle projected traffic growth through the year 2045
Design Overview
The intersection is designed to efficiently handle projected traffic growth through the year 2045.
A Holistic Solution
– Increased capacity will reduce congestion and travel time delays
– Improved bicycle and pedestrian crossings and regional connectivty
– Brings back residential character of Old Cheney Road west of 14th St
– Constructs a total of 7.3 lane-miles of roadway, 7 intersections, 3 bridges, 2 pedestrian under crossings, 8,200 feet of sidewalks, and 4,900 feet of trails
Enhanced Safety
– Safer bicycle and pedestrian crossings
– 55% reduction in vehicle conflict points
– Decreases the potential for fatal/injury crashes
– 40% cost reduction associated with these severe crashes
Extended Design Life
– Designed to operate 15 years past design year of 2040
– Improvements can save over $200 million in user benefits by 2045
– Improvements pay for themselves within 7 years through user benefits
Iconic Community Amenity
– Opportunity to incorporate gateway elements for southwest Lincoln
– Sustainable design using native plants and materials
– Aesthetically pleasing architecture compliments nearby developments
Multi-Modal Transportation
