Ninth Street Correction

STN-5

Observation

Traffic on Ninth Street is fast and perceived to be dangerous.

Discussion

The three existing one-way lanes are never congested, and vehicles are therefore constantly weaving. Cars in the narrow right lane encroach the center lane dangerously. Since the right lane is exit-only, vehicles often cut left with little warning. Residents find it difficult and perilous to exit their driveways.

Recommendation

Reduce the road to two lanes by adding on-street parking to the right. This necking down can be emphasized with bulb-outs, especially at the commencement of the parking lanes at the north. The curb north of Spanish Town Road should be built outward to slow cars down from their highway speed.

Responsibility

Downtown Development District and Office of the Mayor

Project Status

Add on street parking The Baton Rouge Downtown Transportation Plan recommends curbside parking on the west side of Ninth Street between Spanish Town Road and Main Street. DOTD must grant permission because Ninth Street is a state highway. The Historic Spanish Town Civic Association heartily endorses this recommendation.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms

Product

Road Improvements

Responsibility

OM & DDD

Implementing Agent

DPW & DOTD

Feasibility Analysis

DPW & DOTD

Initial Financing

DPW & DOTD

Project Financing

SCB

Timing