Gate City Boulevard Improvements Project Overview

GATE CITY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS

75% design plans have been developedfor Gate City Boulevard between Willow Road and Florida Street.

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Gate City Boulevard Improvements Background • The reference to "Gate City" was given in 1891 when railroad served an important supply line and held a significant presence in the city. • Today, Greensboro is still known as the "Gate City", a transportation center and gateway to the West and the South. • Development and investment in the City, including the Greensboro Coliseum and $21 million Aquatic Center, continue to attract people. • Gate City is an 8.5-mile, east-west road that intersects with 1-73, 1-40 and US 220. It is a major connection through Greensboro.

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Background

• In the project area, Gate City Boulevard is a 4-lane road with grass median.

• The project area includes residential, small commercial/institutional uses and park space. • The City retained the services of Withers Ravenel in 2018 to develop plans to improve the mobility and use of the road. • Over an 18-month period, 75% design plans were developed.

Gate City Boulevard Improvements

At this time, the City has completed 75% design plansfor widening Gate City Boulevard, which includes adding bike lanes, curb and gutter and sidewalks from Willow Road to Florida Street, as well as adding a right turn lanefrom Gate City Boulevard onto English Street.

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Pavement markings Decorative Crosswalks

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Erosion Control

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Seeding and mulching

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Storm drainage

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Gate City Boulevard Improvements Typical Section

The rendering below shows a typical section of Gate City Boulevard, where you can see the 25-ft. traffic lanes, 4-ft. bike lanes, 5-ft. sidewalks and more.

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Gate City Boulevard Improvements Proposed Plan

The next 4 slides show the proposed 75% design plans from an aerial view. The widened road is shown in light grey, while the median is shown in ''neon green'� You can also see the intersections along Gate City Boulevard.

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Proposed Plan - from Willow Road east to Avalon Road

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Proposed Plan - from Avalon Road to Llano Pl.

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Proposed Plan - from Llano Place to Cyril Lane

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Proposed Plan - from Cyril Lane to E. Florida Street

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Estimated Schedule

• Final design plans are scheduled to be completed by August 2021. • Right-of-way Acquisition - Spring 2022

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Construction - Spring 2023

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Public Meeting

The proposed plans will be shown at a PublicMeeting on: • Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Barber Park Event Center, 1502 Barber Park Drive, Greensboro, 27401 • 4:00-6:00 PM - Sign up at for an appointment at www.greensboro­ nc.gov/GateCityBoulevard during this 2-hour period • 6:00-7:00 PM - No appointment needed, stop by any time between 6-7 PM • MASKS ARE MANDATORY, but will be provided for those who forget

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Comments and Questions

To comment on or ask a question about the proposed design plans, please visit:

www.greensboro-nc.gov/GateCityBou levard