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Plan Jmplementation Program Replacement signals, arms and poles for the existing signal systems at (all optional): o The eastern ramp terminals of Highway 51 o Pine Tree Drive o Lexington Avenue Boulevard trees spaced at an average of 40 feet A planted median that may include trees along with shrubs, tall grasses and/or annual flowers. Decorative lighting at the automobile scale (on the existing bases, located 200 feet apart); optional extra: decorative lighting at the pedestrian scale located approximately 50 to 70 feet apart). Benches and trash receptacles. A pair of new continuous concrete sidewalks (6 feet wide). Bollards. Annual flowers (in beds or raised planters). Seasonal banners on the light poles. Striped or colored pedestrian crossings. Bus waiting shelters. A pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over Highway 51. Streetscape Improvements Determine during this planning process the most feasible location for additional landscaping and sidewalks, taking into account the limited space in the public right -of- way outside the curbs. Implement the street landscaping plan by obtaining easements from property owners since the space for such landscaping will be entirely on private property (the public right-of- way is almost entirely taken by the road). The City could potentially design, fund and install the improvements on easements. Working with private enterprises and non-profit partnerships is encouraged. Estimated Costs and Potential Funding Sources The preliminary cost estimate for the traffic and streetscape improvements is $2.0 million (2008 dollars). Funding sources will be determined by the City Council but could include: · City general funds · Special assessments on benefiting properties · Private sources · Municipal State-Aid funds · Tax increment financing 7-2 The New Lake Johanna Boulevard 7 October