LKB Engineering was retained by the Village of Great Neck Plaza to provide preliminary and final design services as well as construction support for this federally funded project to incorporate pedestrian and bicyclist enhancement improvements at Shoreward Drive/Welwyn Road. This project also included improvements to vehicle parking areas.
The overall project involved the implementation of pedestrian and bicyclist enhancement measures in order to address traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in the project area. In addition, revisions and improvements were made to the existing parking areas resulting in an increase in parking. The enhancements included the installation of enhanced brick walkways, incorporating the Village’s standard, and reconfiguration of the roadway to provide a raised, landscaped median and shoulder area, curb extensions similar to other locations throughout the Village, and creation of a new mall area for public use.
These improvements created a greater visual experience and improved accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Innovative design concepts such as raised crosswalks and sharrow markings were employed through the project area. The existing landscaped raised median was enlarged and extended, reducing the amount of pavement and providing an improved aesthetic gateway from the west into the downtown Great Neck Train Station area. Additional ornamental LED street lighting was provided throughout the area to mitigate the low light levels that existed, and encouraging pedestrian travel.
All of the proposed improvements for this project were in conformance with the Village of Great Neck Plaza Complete Streets Policy Guide.
Location
Great Neck Plaza, NY
Client
Village of Great Neck Plaza
This project was originally awarded to The Vertex Companies, LLC, transferred to LKB Engineering, PLLC in December 2024.
