Boulevards are located in regional and town centers and along main streets. They are often the centerpiece of a community and the focus of civic activities. Although they often carry heavy traffic, they are designed for walking and transit. Designs include improved pedestrian crossings at every intersection, wider sidewalks with on-street parking, benches, bus shelters and curb extensions. These people-friendly elements are intended to slow traffic and make walking, bicycling and the use of transit safer and more inviting.
Boulevards can encourage more livable communities with nearby services within walking distance.
Boulevard projects are a transportation priority in this region. The plan includes many other boulevard projects throughout the region. Metro's Creating Livable Streets handbook Return to Getting There table of contents .