Brenda Noiseux
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Supported a comment by Kevin Murphy on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 5 months ago
Supported a comment by Jyl D on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Jyl D
There are some great walls for murals or even designated art space behind these as well.
There are some great walls for murals or even designated art space behind these as well.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
A friend mentioned that there's no good way for residents in the neighbors after Hayward St to get to South Elm. There are no connections (or through streets) from Willow St. to Elm and the intersection of Willow/Queen City/S. Willow is not pedestrian-friendly. Although outside the potentially outside the scope of this project, would love to see consideration on better ways to connect to south end neighborhoods so we can take advantage.
Supported a comment by Zachary Swick on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Zachary Swick
There's a real need for a connection between S Commercial St and Elm St, for all modes of transportation.
There's a real need for a connection between S Commercial St and Elm St, for all modes of transportation.
Supported a comment by Ron Shaw on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Ron Shaw
Wish list item: Would love to see a kayak area setup along the river front. Many nice areas of the river in the city, but this would make an ideal drop point.
Wish list item: Would love to see a kayak area setup along the river front. Many nice areas of the river in the city, but this would make an ideal drop point.
Supported a comment by Lisa King on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Lisa King
I would love to see the Manchester Transit bus yard moved to another part of the City - perhaps the JFK arena parking lot to free up this space to become a mixed use retail/residence and waterfront park - perhaps a underpass or overpass over the rail lines to the Heritage Trail. Could host community events in the new park - this could also be an area that may work with enough room to provide the grading needed for ADA access form the River to Elm Street. A cool ped/bike bridge with public art aspects.
I would love to see the Manchester Transit bus yard moved to another part of the City - perhaps the JFK arena parking lot to free up this space to become a mixed use retail/residence and waterfront park - perhaps a underpass or overpass over the rail lines to the Heritage Trail. Could host community events in the new park - this could also be an area that may work with enough room to provide the grading needed for ADA access form the River to Elm Street. A cool ped/bike bridge with public art aspects.
Supported a comment by Joe St Clair on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Joe St Clair
Bass Island Park, and the Dog Park across the street are cool locations. It would be nice if the whole island were a park. The lumber/construction materials that sit here seem really out of place/ uninviting.
Bass Island Park, and the Dog Park across the street are cool locations. It would be nice if the whole island were a park. The lumber/construction materials that sit here seem really out of place/ uninviting.
Supported a comment by Zachary Swick on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Zachary Swick
Make the Queen City Ave bridge more pedestrian and bike friendly.
Make the Queen City Ave bridge more pedestrian and bike friendly.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Although Valley Cemetery appears just outside the map, I'd love to see better signage or visual encouragement directing folks to it. Similar to Pine Grove Cemetery, it offers lovely walks rich with city history, but in my experience, it's not used as much. (Yes, there are issues with trash and homelessness in the cemetery, but those are outside the scope of this project.)
Supported a comment by Chris Gonyea on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Chris Gonyea
Turn Canal St. into one lane each direction (as it used to be back in the day). Slow down traffic to enable pedestrians to easy go to/from the millyard.
Turn Canal St. into one lane each direction (as it used to be back in the day). Slow down traffic to enable pedestrians to easy go to/from the millyard.
Supported a comment by Chris Gonyea on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Chris Gonyea
Unfortunately the map won't le tme select S. Elm and Baker St. intersection. This is a very awkward intersection, with a yield turn from Baker St onto S. Elm having right of way over a stop signs on S Elm traffic heading north and W. Baker St. traffic.
There is so much space at this intersection, it seems like a great candidate for rotary and perhaps some sort of water fountain / statue to beautiful the area. Plus the sides of S. Elm need more trees to help bring more green space to the area.
Unfortunately the map won't le tme select S. Elm and Baker St. intersection. This is a very awkward intersection, with a yield turn from Baker St onto S. Elm having right of way over a stop signs on S Elm traffic heading north and W. Baker St. traffic.
There is so much space at this intersection, it seems like a great candidate for rotary and perhaps some sort of water fountain / statue to beautiful the area. Plus the sides of S. Elm need more trees to help bring more green space to the area.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Just to add - some of differently-abled residents don't have a choice between driving and "walking". I'm sure the Commission is already aware of that, but it never hurts to hear support from residents.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
The sidewalk widths on this part of Elm are nice and wide. It would be nice to consider other improvements, such as surfacing, to make them more wheelchair and disability-friendly. Big wish list - solar heated surfaces to melt snow, or other way to keep them clear, in the winter.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Wish list - taking advantage of Manchester's river frontage and having public green spaces along the river and rail trail that connect to Arms Park downtown.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
To piggyback on to this, having a safe way to cross the river to access the West side (not just connect the bike trails) would be great as Queen City bridge is not the most bike friendly.
Commented on Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
A tram or dedicated North/South Elm St bus line could free up car traffic in downtown (like arena traffic) and make getting downtown more accessible for south end residents.
Supported a comment by Matthew Grote on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Matthew Grote
I use the bike lanes weekly to travel southbound to QC Bike Collective and northbound back home. The positive is the bike lanes let motorists know that bikes have a right to be in the roadway. The negative is the bike lanes are very exposed, with vehicle right turn lanes often swapping locations with bike lanes. Integrating bike facilities with the sidewalk would be something to investigate. At minimum the bike lane should maintain its heading and have vehicles merge to cross over to turn lane.
I use the bike lanes weekly to travel southbound to QC Bike Collective and northbound back home. The positive is the bike lanes let motorists know that bikes have a right to be in the roadway. The negative is the bike lanes are very exposed, with vehicle right turn lanes often swapping locations with bike lanes. Integrating bike facilities with the sidewalk would be something to investigate. At minimum the bike lane should maintain its heading and have vehicles merge to cross over to turn lane.
Supported a comment by Lauren Smith on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Lauren Smith
South Elm is in some desperate need of beautification -- the incorporation of street trees or public art can encourage folks to venture down this way from downtown either by bike or on foot
South Elm is in some desperate need of beautification -- the incorporation of street trees or public art can encourage folks to venture down this way from downtown either by bike or on foot
Followed Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Supported a comment by Matthew Grote on
Manchester Transit-Oriented Development Plan
3 years, 6 months ago
Matthew Grote
Having a connection to the water front cycle path from Elm Street, somewhere in between Granite St and Queen City Ave would be nice. Currently, you can connect via entrance behind Delta Dental Stadium or you have to cross the wide and busy Queen City Ave to connect to the trail at Sundial Ave to the South. Perhaps utilize Hancock St next to the Elliot to make a connection?
Having a connection to the water front cycle path from Elm Street, somewhere in between Granite St and Queen City Ave would be nice. Currently, you can connect via entrance behind Delta Dental Stadium or you have to cross the wide and busy Queen City Ave to connect to the trail at Sundial Ave to the South. Perhaps utilize Hancock St next to the Elliot to make a connection?
I live close to this Cemetery and find it is a nice place to ride my bike and escape the city for a bit. While I have noticed a presence of derelict behavior it is nothing out of the ordinary for the city. Perhaps creating a sort of Historical Orientated scavenger hunt within the confines of the Cemetery would attract more people, giving it a sense of both purpose and place, afterall it is about the closest thing and most "vast" example we have of nature Downtown Manchester. Also it is across the street from a beautiful yet virtually unkown part of manchester which is the cobblestone streets of Grove st. Allot of potential.