DOCUMENTS

  Executive Summary (291 KB pdf)
  This link summarizes the study recommendations as well as the purpose of the study,   how it was conducted, who was involved, and highlights of facts and opinions about
  the study area.

  Final Report (22 MB pdf)
  This link provides the full study report, released in June 2009, which details the   recommendations and implementation plan. It also documents the study objectives
  and methodology, study area background and exisiting conditions, a review of other   planning documents, and results of public and stakeholder involvement. The Executive   Summary is included in this file.
  
  Existing Conditions Report  (1.69 MB pdf)
  Early in the study process the team examined Wellsboro’s demographic data, charted   its transportation-related trends, developed an inventory of its existing transportation   system, and assessed how well it is functioning. This link provides the report on existing   conditions and identifies potential safety and maintenance issues.

  Parking Occupancy  (1.29 MB pdf)
  The availability of parking is an essential component of a community’s transportation   system and economic vitality. The pending development of the Deane Center for the   Performing Arts in the former Davis Furniture building is expected to have a significant   impact on the demand for parking in downtown Wellsboro. This link summarizes results   of a parking occupancy assessment conducted by the study team in October 2008.

  Survey #1 Results  (294 KB pdf)
  In September 2008, the study team mailed a survey to every property owner in the   borough—1,070 people. The survey was designed to gauge community preferences on   a range of transportation-related issues identified through the project’s data collection   efforts. The team received 276 completed surveys; the response rate of 26 percent is   excellent for this type of mailing. This link provides highlights of the survey results.

  Public Meeting #1 Presentation  (2.5 MB pdf)
  The project’s first public meeting, held in September 2008, introduced community   members to the study’s goals and process and shared highlights of the data collection   and issue identification efforts to date. Participants were encouraged to identify and   discuss transportation-related issues with the study team. This link provides the   presentation slides that comprised part of the public meeting.