o Enhance crosswalk markings at intersection to higher-visibility ladder-style
Evaluate existing lighting levels, if necessary, evaluate opportunities to provide lighting along west side of US 41 Business/11th Street W, especially at intersections.
Consider extending the curb within the southwest corner of the intersection into the existing painted shoulder area to help reduce turning vehicle speeds, reduce pedestrian crossing distances, and improve pedestrian visibility.
The Lowe's driveway south of the intersection is large and accommodates high-speed right turns with a larger turning radius. Consider providing marked crosswalk across this driveway opening to better distinguish the continuation of the sidewalk and consider evaluating geometric modifications at the driveway to encourage slower turns.
o Enhance existing crosswalk markings at intersection to higher-visibility ladder-style crosswalk markings
Evaluate intersection and crosswalk lighting levels
Evaluate opportunities for additional overhead lighting within southwest corner of intersection.
Evaluate opportunities to close sidewalk gap
o Along north side of 17th Street W from US 41 Business/8th Avenue W to Palmetto High School
o Enhance existing crossings near Palmetto High School
o Enhance crosswalk markings to ladder-style markings, evaluate lighting, and signage enhancements
Evaluate feasibility of installing a raised median island prior to NB left-turn lane
Prevent drivers from cutting through median to enter turn lane
○ Consider reducing travel lane widths to provide buffered bicycle lane along 17th Street W and east of US 41 Business/8th Avenue W.
Project Limits: Downtown Sarasota to Downtown Bradenton
US 41 & Cortez Road - Construct dedicated queue jump
US 41 & Pearl Avenue - Construct additional shared right-turn lane
US 41 & Tallevast Road - Construct additional shared right-turn lane
LECOM / VOTA Mobility Study (July 2024)
Project Limits: US 41 Business / 14th Street from 26th Avenue W to 9th Avenue W