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<br />. Intensity of use of Taylor Street may be slightly reduced as a result of this action. <br />The intent of this action is for motorists, particularly trucks, to take note of the <br />narrowed effect of the islands and to seek wider, more open streets. <br /> <br />. 'The use of the street by pedestrians or bicyclists will not be affected. Provisions <br />will be made to provide pedestrian and bicycle access around the islands and <br />through the chicane on Taylor Street. <br /> <br />(i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. <br /> <br />+ Taylor Street is a 44 foot wide two-way, two lane street between ~d Avenue and <br />5th Avenue. <br /> <br />+ The abutting property on both sides of Taylor Street in the vicinity of the islands <br />consists of residenti~l use. Although a minor amount of on-street parking is lost <br />by placement of the> islands, there are adequate off-street parking opportunities at <br />the residences located in this area. . <br /> <br />(j) Emergencies. <br /> <br />+ Emergency vehicle service cou~d be affected by the islands and chicane, but <br />Police and Fire department personnel have reviewed and approved the <br />channelization. <br /> <br />(k) The public health, safety, and welfare. <br /> <br />. The public health, safety and welfare will 'not be affected by this project. <br /> <br />(I) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. <br /> <br />+ Special events 'will not be affected by this project. <br /> <br />(m) Construction within or adjacent to the street. <br /> <br />+ Impacts on construction within or adjacent to the street will be minor. Ingress or <br />egress at construction sites by large vehicles may be more difficult, but is not <br />eliminated. <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />