East Boulevard Correction II

BTN-3

Observation

Traffic on East Boulevard ends up trapped in a parking lot.

Discussion

East Boulevard is continuous to the south, but through passage north has been blocked by the highway on-ramp. The problem is not that the road ends this way, but that people expect it not to end. This elegant boulevard deserves a graceful celebration at its northern terminus.

Recommendation

Convince the First Methodist Church to erect a gateway at the entrance to its parking lot. This gateway is to be centered upon the northbound lane of East Boulevard.

Responsibility

Plan Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District and Metro Council

Project Status

Dead end at First Methodist Church - No action.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms


Product

Streetscape Improvements

Responsibility

PBR, MC & DDD

Implementing Agent

DPW

Feasibility Analysis

DPW

Initial Financing

DPW

Project Financing

CPF

Timing

P3