Project Downtown Pullman

Nikki Winfree Feb 15 2023 at 5:38PM on page 39

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Employees gladly park in long-term lots when there is space. Policies and programs won't help if there is nowhere to park.

Stephen Jan 11 2023 at 8:48PM on page 22

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I wish the 2 lane design went all the way to grand. This last block of main is vibrant and should also be pedestrian focused. Main street traffic is not as busy as grand and it seems like the trafic studies done support this. I also think its a loss opportunity to enable this block of main street to be blocked off for downtown events. With Olsen to the north, and paradise to the south, traffic can be diverged from this block to encourage more downtown pedestrian focused events.

ken Jan 11 2023 at 11:39AM on page 36

The City can't paint a long lasting crosswalk now using just white. They're disappearing 2 months after they're painted already. How are they going to keep up with a "fun" crosswalk?

Josh Polito Sep 5 2022 at 3:34AM on page 2

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Surprisingly there isn't a section here about dealing with the abandoned or vacant buildings. Mimosa has supposedly been abandoned since it was destroyed by a flood in the 1990s, and has been a blight on the appearance of downtown Pullman at its very entrance from westbound traffic since then. Then you have an abandoned plasma center, the vacant Audian theater that isn't even a theater anymore, a vacant bank building on the corner of Kamiaken and Main, among other empty storefronts on Main. On Grand you have a boarded up automotive mechanics garage across from what should be lively bar fronts. On Kamiaken and Paradise you have the boarded up Moose Lodge building. This is blight. Anyone with eyes can see this, and it is an obvious target for improvement. It needs to be addressed just as the other issues are being addressed.

in reply to Daniel's comment

Josh Polito Sep 5 2022 at 3:09AM on page 28

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This was something I was about to suggest. Giant trucks coming from Moscow do not have an alternate route besides the also-not-so-great Bishop Blvd route. It makes downtown Pullman very loud and not very pedestrian friendly. There needs to be a truck route that bypasses the area. Or an interstate (lol)

Josh Polito Sep 5 2022 at 2:54AM on page 11

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Please use zoning laws to prevent churches from purchasing or renting crucial downtown spaces for storefronts. And please do something about all of the businesses renting storefronts that do not even need
a storefront. There is an architectural firm, several law offices, apartment and property management companies, accounting offices, and banks among the numerous abandoned buildings that take up space which could be use for other things downtown. These are dead spaces. People do not go to them. They do not provide any sort of entertainment or act as a venue to anyone.

Charlotte Worthy Aug 2 2022 at 10:01PM on page 20

Why remove grown trees? Why can't you work around them with this model? Perhaps it is possible to shift them a few feet away from buildings. Please look for a solution that does not disregard twenty year old beautiful trees. Use them!

in reply to Bobbie Ryder's comment

Joe Astorino Jul 28 2022 at 8:16PM on page 17

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Could the mural acknowledge the original Palus tribe that was lived here before the settlers came?

in reply to Simon Nguyen's comment

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 11:56PM on page 30

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Having the right or left lane split closer to the intersection with Grand could allow for the 3 lanes where needed for sorting traffic, give wider sidewalks to businesses in this block, and prevent cars from doing weird things in the Spring Street intersection as they take advantage of an extra lane ahead.

in reply to MB's comment

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 11:53PM on page 28

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Railbanking the line that runs behind the Spot Shop public parking lot would help create a bike "bypass" to reduce bikes riding through downtown if they are not planning to stop.

in reply to Lauren's comment

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 11:45PM on page 24

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This is a great idea. Instead of parking, activate this as a public space - an extension of Pine Street Plaza with tables, umbrellas, lighting strung across the street, and food trucks. And a Farmers Market too.

in reply to Katie's comment

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 11:42PM on page 23

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I'd like to see this at the Pine Street crossing especially. This would visually and practically extend the Plaza across the street and we could close off the Pine Street block by Evolve to create a Plaza extension (keeping the ingress/egress as one way into/out of Evolve and turning the other lane into a gathering space)

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 10:36PM on page 16

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Building an underpass for the trail to connect on either side of Grand near Timber (the old Lumberyard) would help alleviate the need to cross at Davis and Grand which can be dangerous.

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 10:17PM on page 16

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Railbanking this rail line would allow for a safer connection of the Grand Ave Greenway to the Downtown Riverwalk section of the trail. It swing along the edge of the cliff and can help divert through-traffic out of the Pine Street Plaza area making it safer for everyone.

in reply to Simon Nguyen's comment

Lisa Carloye Jul 12 2022 at 6:55PM on page 15

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I'm not convinced slowing from 25 to 20 will make a big difference in walkability. Are there studies we can reference? Would slowing traffic to 20 mph increase congestion and/or contribute to increased CO2 emissions? I'm guessing that reducing to 2 lanes on Main would achieve the traffic calming goal.

in reply to Nancy Mack's comment

Minh Elan Jul 11 2022 at 8:34PM on page 21

Traffic volume studies have been done for downtown and I believe they found that Main St and Paradise would be improved as two-lane two-way streets, as Main St is too large for its current volume.

Minh Elan Jul 11 2022 at 8:28PM on page 16

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This is an extremely challenging connection. My husband was hit by a car here while in the crosswalk. He was later almost hit again in the same crosswalk by a City bus, which changed lanes at the last minute to go around the vehicle which had stopped for my husband.

Peg Harrington Jul 9 2022 at 10:44PM on page 38

Is Pullman really large enough to institute variable parking? We need all the parking spaces we have to encourage people to shop downtown.

Peg Harrington Jul 9 2022 at 10:36PM on page 19

I frankly feel that the Main Street sidewalks are plenty wide enough for pedestrian traffic. Businesses that have spread out on to the sidewalks have done a nice job and there doesn’t seem a need for change. My hope is that the sidewalks can be repaired and still keep the existing trees. Those trees are of great benefit in that they are lovely, create shade and cooling, and soften the brick and mortar look of our downtown. Keeping the traffic moving down Main is important, as well as the availability of parking. Let’s just repair what we have, and not make major changes.

Sandy Castle del Conte, owner of Brused Books Jul 9 2022 at 2:33AM on page 35

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I would like to see pull-in parking along the south side of Main Street tested, too (as was done with the pull-in parking). I talk with many of my customers about what they would like to be different. Most often I hear that we need more parking downtown, and they hated the back-in parking. As is demonstrated right here, the sidewalks can be widened and parking could be increased. As we learned from the previous angled parking test, the traffic would also naturally slow from the narrowed road.

Sandy Castle del Conte, owner of Brused Books Jul 9 2022 at 2:18AM on page 41

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Keep the current trees.

It has taken decades for those trees to grow to a size that their canopy shades our sidewalks. Our business signs are visible to passersby and the trees’ branches do not interfere with vehicles. The trees beautify downtown and provide shelter from the summer sun and heat. Please listen to your community and prioritize keeping the trees.

Tim Paulitz Jul 9 2022 at 12:31AM on page 41

Keep the trees.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:18AM on page 39

Employees don't park on the street because they get a ticket after two hours. They are $25.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:14AM on page 24

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How will snow removal be managed on all the new pedestrian plazas? Snow melts and freezes and creates walking hazards.. Planters and other amenities will make it harder to clear the snow. This is meant for all the new areas not just Pine St Plaza.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:12AM on page 31

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The drivers heading east on Main St. from Gladish Center need a Large sign that tells them they do not have the right of way.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:09AM on page 35

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Angled parking needs to be pull in not back in. The drivers on Main St did not stop when drivers were backing in and adjusting the angle of their car.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:07AM on page 23

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I agree about a Pullman identity separate from WSU cougars.

IC Jul 9 2022 at 12:06AM on page 20

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Do not cut down the trees. They provide a sound barrier. They filter the air. Professional tree people can find ways to keep these trees healthy and build new sidewalks around them. It is worth our tax payer dollars to save the trees. Trees were removed in 1999. It is a waste of tax payer dollars to cut down trees every 20+ years without getting any of their benefits.

IC Jul 8 2022 at 11:47PM on page 12

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Where would the pedestrian gathering place be created? What is wrong with the drainage behind RTOP?

IC Jul 8 2022 at 11:44PM on page 25

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Can state highways cannot have 20 mph as speed limit?

in reply to Tim Paulitz's comment

Tim Paulitz Jul 8 2022 at 11:39PM on page 23

On further reading, it looks like the HAWK would end with a red light, which would be OK

Would be good to be able to edit our comments

IC Jul 8 2022 at 11:36PM on page 36

A mid-block crossing here would have drivers from Neill PL and the drivers coming off Grand and coming from parking next to Cougar plaza dodging pedestrians. Will the bus stop be moved?

IC Jul 8 2022 at 11:32PM on page 34

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How will snow plows deal with the snow that will pile up behind the bulb outs? Who will be responsible for shoveling the wider sidewalks? Some areas on the sidewalks do not get cleared now.

Tim Paulitz Jul 8 2022 at 11:28PM on page 30

People parking will then have to cross the bike lane to get to the sidewalk. I can see people not looking and getting hit by a cyclist.

Tim Paulitz Jul 8 2022 at 11:26PM on page 33

This is a state highway, and I would not ride in the street with just a sharrow (I do not use them on Stadium Way either). A protected bike lane on a state highway would be OK, like the sidewalk on the viaduct from downtown to campus

Tim Paulitz Jul 8 2022 at 11:13PM on page 23

as a long time bicyclist, I am leery of these pedestrian crossing lights. Eg, the one by Birch and Barley on Bishop, and all the crossing lights on Stadium Way. Cars regularly run through them and do not stop for the pedestrians. At least once a week, I hit the light, wait for it to flash, and then start to venture out only to have to stop because cars run through the crosswalk.

Frank Contreras Jul 8 2022 at 9:41PM on page 38

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15 minutes parking is required in Main Street

in reply to Philip Bates's comment

Frank Contreras Jul 8 2022 at 9:39PM on page 31

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Some parking space must be available for delivery drivers as Delivery Pullman. Local businesses are using more delivery options thanks before

Daniel Jul 8 2022 at 8:43PM on page 28

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I believe that an alternative route from the Moscow-Pullman road into SR 195 for heavy vehicle traffic should be of highest priority for a long term Pullman City traffic plan. A possible option maybe to redirect this traffic through airport road or another road away from downtown.

Daniel Jul 8 2022 at 8:38PM on page 24

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WSU is an essential member of the Pullman community. However, other organizations in Pullman are also essential members. Publicly posted and sponsored symbols and logos should represent the whole variety and diversity of the community and not just one organization. I would suggest using the City of Pullman symbol here instead.

Daniel Jul 8 2022 at 8:32PM on page 21

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Great to add new trees, maybe alternating with the existing trees. But please please do NOT remove the current trees.

Daniel Jul 8 2022 at 8:30PM on page 20

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Please do NOT remove the current trees!

Daniel Jul 8 2022 at 8:16PM on page 11

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Please do not remove the current trees. New trees take many years to grow. The trees are an essential part of a comfortable downtown. You are welcome to add new trees and two rows of trees would be great.

Lisa Carloye Jul 8 2022 at 7:53PM on page 13

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Yes! I agree with Karl Boehmke - widen the Davis Way trail as it approaches the intersection of Davis and Grand and extend it so it connects to the Trail at Pine Street Plaza. This creates a linear connection all the way from Whispering Hills, through Sunnyside, through downtown and onward past Koppel Farm to the Chipman Trail. What a great result from a little gap-filling along Davis Way.

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 7:09PM on page 11

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Railbank all intown rail lines. Turn them into linear parks, trails and green spaces. It would be great for downtown and all of Pullman!

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 6:58PM on page 41

It is still not clear to me what you intend to do in the Pine Street Plaza. Is this about the speed table and crosswalks? Pine Street Plaza is a very successful and flexible space. This ranking is awkward. It feels like people are rating their favorite places and not the spaces that need the most attention. For example, High Street Plaza really needs a makeover. Get rid of the rock garden. It is the wrong thing for that space.

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 6:46PM on page 38

We do not need 12 additional parking spaces on Pine Street. We need outdoor plaza spaces.

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 6:45PM on page 37

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Close Pine to through traffic. We don't need angled parking or parallel parking along the entire street. We need plaza space for outdoor seating and an active restaurant on both corners.

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 6:41PM on page 35

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There is plenty of parking downtown. Certainly, plenty for Evolve. Can we please try something more imaginative and more pedestrian oriented and in accordance with the Master Plan?

Bobbie Ryder Jul 8 2022 at 6:39PM on page 35

What happened to pedestrianizing Pine Street? This is not a good solution and it is not in accordance with the Master Plan. Pullman Civic Trust would like to be included in this conversation. This street was closed for two years and no one missed it. We missed the opportunity to make it a pedestrian connection at that time. Now is the time for another opportunity to reconsider this space for pedestrians. Until there are businesses in Evolve, why provide parking? Make this an active space and not a vehicular cut-through.

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