Comments for “Ardmore Master Plan”
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Just an eyesore of vacant retail and no pedestrian access to the parking lot on the other side.
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New residents already crossing mid-block. Something needs to be done to slow traffic here and/or force pedestrians to the nearby crossings.
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This should be the model for four way intersections, very pedestrian friendly
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This should be covered in grass and converted to a park/town square
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This parking could be improved as back-in angle parking so when cars are leaving they can pull directly onto Lancaster eastbound. No left turns onto Lancaster.
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What is this and can we make it go away?
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Shouldn't there be a school speed zone here?
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Really difficult walking experience, exposed to traffic, no shade/shelter, exposed to traffic
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This area is a mess with former building materials from the car wash, tall grass/weeds, car dealership storage, and general trash floating around. Will this be an eyesore until development happens?
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Heavy pedestrian use plus traffic from people looking to park or cut through to Ardmore Ave with only one mid-block crossing. Long straightaway promotes speeding. Raised pedestrians crossings would be ideal.
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Poor sight lines and busy intersection, should be improved by a light, pedestrian crossing, and/or all way stop.
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Confusing and dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. If this can't be improved, road should be reconfigured to either allow for only one way access or closed to pedestrians only.
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Needs greening! Could some of these spots be converted to green space to break up the parking and provide shade?
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Vacant lot home to a new community garden, please support neighbors beautifying this empty space!
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Pedestrian access to the parking lot but no crosswalk
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The sidewalk on the back corner of One Ardmore has no ramp and a high step. Why would we possibly build a brand new sidewalk for public access to the garage and around the building that is not fully accessible?
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This is an old debate, but is parking the best use here? So many events use this space it feels like it should be a true town center for gatherings, not just parking.
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Future building on this site should have street-facing entrances rather than presenting a blank facade to pedestrians.
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The pedestrian access to this shopping center from Chatham Rd could be improved. Drivers turning right from Lancaster don't always see pedestrians walking in because of the way the curb is situated. One of these days someone will surely be struck by a car.
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St. Mary's Church strongly feels that when the Piazza re-development happens, a stoplight or 3-way stop will be necessary at this intersection, as plans indicate that it will be the primary way to access the building's 500 parking spot garage. Traffic on Ardmore Ave can move quite quickly, and we particularly concerned about the danger to pedestrians as people try to make left and right turns onto Ardmore Ave from the West Athens Extension.
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Need large, clear signage indicating how to access the Ardmore West parking lot. Also, the crosswalk timing at this intersection is too short, especially for those with disabilities. Many disabled and/or elderly residents of Ardmore House cross Lancaster Ave here to go to Rite Aid, Wawa, etc.
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Need large, clear signage on Lancaster Ave indicating that public parking is available on Cricket Ave in the One Ardmore garage.
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It doesn't feel safe to be a pedestrian on Lancaster Avenue, except where there are parked cars shielding you from traffic. The traffic moves very quickly, the sidewalks are often narrow, and these conditions are a detriment to developing a vibrant strip of locally owned shops.
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There are 337 parking spaces in this garage - 200 public and 137 for residents. This garage could be enhanced with electric vehicle charging for both residents and members of the public. Being located near US-30, US-DOT-designated Alternative Fuel Corridor, makes this location eligible for EV grant funding. The addition of solar panels on this roof or the other side of the building plus battery storage would help establish a microgrid and add a resiliency component.
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This parking lot, which is utilized by LMPD, is partially owned by Lower Merion Township, SEPTA, and Amtrak. In the coming months, SEPTA will be installing a footer for a parking garage. Funding for the rest of the parking garage has not been identified, however plans exist for a future garage. Being located along US-1, a US-DOT designated Alternative Fuel Corridor, this location has great potential to be a mobility hub and community microgrid. Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill funding and other grants, a garage could be built here which has Level 3 EV charging for the LMPD fleet and Level 2 EV charging for SEPTA riders, as well as car, bike and scooter parking and EV charging for riders and local business patrons. The addition of solar panels and battery storage to the garage would allow establishment of a microgrid and increase resiliency.
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