The Memorial Drive Bike & Pedestrian Study was initiated to evaluate multimodal mobility and public realm conditions along Memorial Drive and Grisby Road. The study examined how high vehicle volumes, heat exposure, and fragmented pedestrian infrastructure impacted connectivity between neighborhoods, employment centers, schools, retail, and Terry Hershey Park.
Our team developed a comprehensive understanding of the corridor by documenting land use, destinations, multimodal movement patterns, tree canopy, lighting, and urban heat conditions. In response to these findings, phased design strategies were developed, ranging from targeted retrofits to full reconstruction scenarios, prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Proposed improvements enhance crossings, traffic calming, shade, lighting, shared-use paths, and placemaking elements to create a safer, more inclusive, human-scaled streetscape while maintaining vehicular function.
My principal contributions to the project included leading corridor-wide site and mobility analysis, conducting urban heat mapping and a detailed field-based lighting study, synthesizing findings into the existing conditions and mobility report, coordinating community engagement, and developing design drawings and visual materials for public presentations. Final recommendations were presented to the district to guide future implementation.
Character Axon
Thermal Study
Light Study
Public Engagement Meeting #1
Existing Conditions Memorial Drive
Retrofit: 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 1: 4 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 2: 2 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 2: 2 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 2: 2 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path at Terry Hershey Park
Existing Conditions Memorial at Terry Hershey Park
Retrofit: 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 1: 4 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path
Redesign 2: 2 Lane Road Diet + 10ft Shared Use Path