GUIDING PRINCIPLE #3 TRANSPORTATION
CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVED MOBILITY. Northeast Wilmington is easily accessible to
The mobility framework recommends safety improvements at key intersections, pedestrian street and gateway enhancements (e.g. pedestrian bump-outs, landscape, signage, crosswalks), and implementation of the 12th St corridor.
downtown via Northeast Boulevard and Market Street - both providing gateways across the Brandywine Creek. Through our engagement process, local businesses noted location and convenient access through direct highway connections to the larger region and northeast corridor as a strength and reason for locating in the Northeast. The construction of the interstate system in the 20th century shifted the transportation network away from a connected, walkable urban form with the goal of moving cars in and out of the city. With ease of vehicle access came concentrated, sometimes fast-moving traffic on certain streets, which in turn created barriers for residents walking, biking, or taking public transit to and from daily activities. Today, residents are hesitant to even cross Northeast Boulevard given traffic speeds and harsh conditions for pedestrians. In addition, many streets are oneway making the community difficult to navigate for newcomers and residents. These barriers create real divisions between neighborhoods and highlight residents needs for improved mobility and convenient transportation options.
MOBILITY Existing open space Proposed green space Primary Streets Street improvements 12th street connector Gateway improvements High crash intersection improvement Bus routes Bus stops