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Main Street - Littleton, NH

Project Abstract

This town of 6,000 serves as a regional center and recently used "placemaking" to develop new concepts with the community and NHDOT for a total reconstruction of Main Street starting in 2005. CSS experiments were used to test the validity and acceptability of potential changes.

Small town with a successful main street.

This town of 6,000 serves as a regional center and recently used "placemaking" to develop new concepts with the community and NHDOT for a total reconstruction of the street starting in 2005. CSS experiments were used to test the validity and acceptability of potential changes.



Small town with a successful main street.



This experimental diverter was installed on Cottage Street as part of a placemaking project to test driver behavior and effect on speeds.



The size and shape of this temporary bulbout was modified after testing its effect on traffic movements.



View of intersection of Main, Cottage and Union Streets today.



Intersection of Main, Cottage and Union Streets with proposals to move the Opera House to provide space for new turn lane, crossing island and public space amenities.



Railroad crossing on Cottage Street showing proposed new sidewalks and bike lane, using photo-simulation graphics.

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Location:: Main Street Littleton, NH, US
Source:: Walkable Communities; Project for Public Spaces

CSS Highlights

Flexible Design Elements:

Crossing Islands/Channelized Intersection, Curb Extensions/Neckdowns, Landscaping/Amenities, Sidewalks

CSS Outcome:

Health/Active Living by Design, Livable Communities, Placemaking

Community Outcome:

Scenic Preservation/Enhancement, Aesthetic Enhancement, Community Enhancement, Economic Revitalization, Cultural Enhancement/Preservation, Real Estate Value Enhancement, Improved Quality of Life

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CSS Qualities - Outcomes

Benefits for the agency

CSS Details & Data

Road Classification (AASHTO):: Rural Local
Road Classification (Other):: Street
Status:: In Progress
Physical Setting:: Rural; Small Town, Main Street, Scenic Byway
CSS Context:: Aesthetic, Community, Scenic
Land Use:: Commercial
CSS Transportation Outcome:: Mobility for All Users, Increased Walkability, Increased Bikeability, Improved Safety (Pedestrians/Bikes), Speed Management, Capacity Appropriate to Context
Date begun:: 2003
Design Directions:: Traffic Calming, Main Street is a State Highway

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