Little Creek Sidewalk & Crosswalk Improvements
Scope of study:
The Town of Little Creek is interested in locating deficiencies in its network of sidewalks and crosswalks. It hopes to improve walkability along Main Street and provide new connections between locations in and around the town. To address these topics, Dover Kent MPO has completed a study that explores some of the potential options for transportation safety and connectivity enhancement.
The study includes an inventory of existing conditions such as current sidewalks and crosswalks, popular destinations in the area, the flow of pedestrian traffic, vehicle speed data, and the distribution of vehicle and pedestrian crashes. Following these conditions is a list of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in the area. This study is not focused on the engineering and geological specifics of new pedestrian amenities, and further analysis would be needed before extensive changes could be implemented.
The primary study area is the municipal boundaries of Little Creek, which are about 0.9 miles from north to south and about 0.15 miles from east to west. Adjacent locations that add to wider connectivity include Bayside Drive, Port Mahon Road, North Little Creek Road, and South Little Creek Road. These will be referenced throughout the study, but the most important task is to improve Main Street, which is the most heavily used road within the town.
