Strategies
We have developed five potential strategies to improve the predictable movement of people and goods along SR 161/31st Avenue SW. These strategies are presented below and not listed in order of priority. At the bottom of the page is an evaluation criteria table that compares the strategies. Click on the green bars to learn more about each strategy.
Strategy Comparison Table
The table below is intended to provide a snapshot of the strategies in comparison to each other. The relative comparisons were developed based on traffic models and other analysis of the five strategies.
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Roadway and Intersection Improvements | Roundabouts | Bridge and Nonmotorized Facilities | Loop Ramp | Flyover Ramp | ||
MULTIMODAL | Includes pedestrian improvements | ![]() |
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Includes bicycle improvements | ![]() |
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Accommodates emergency vehicles | ![]() |
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MOBILITY | Improves traffic flow | ![]() |
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Improves travel times | ![]() |
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Reduces traffic backups | ![]() |
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Makes lane changes easier | ![]() |
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SAFETY | Improves safety | ![]() |
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PROPERTY | Constructed in public right of way | ![]() |
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CONSTRUCTABILITY | Minimizes impact to traffic | ![]() |
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Minimizes length of construction | ![]() |
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Minimizes cost | ![]() |
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MAINTENANCE | Requires no additional maintenance | ![]() |
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Key to ranking: Good
Fair
Poor
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