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Proposed Improvements

​The Downtown Tonopah Safety and Multimodal Project's design proposes the following improvements:

  • Roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation

  • Lane configuration and center turn lane

  • ADA sidewalks and curb ramps

  • Enhanced pedestrian crossings/RRFBs

  • Bicycle accommodations

  • Improved lighting

  • Drainage improvements

  • Water and sewer improvements

  • Signing and striping

  • Streetscape/landscape improvements

  • Parking and access improvements

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Improving Safety While Maintaining Mobility

The proposed roadway reconfiguration will help balance regional highway operations with downtown community needs. 

Proposed Downtown Roadway Configuration
Proposed roadway configuration

Preliminary and subject to change

Existing Roadway Configuration

The images show the comparison of the existing roadway and the proposed improvements of a typical section of downtown roadway. All improvements in the proposed configuration are within the existing footprint.

Existing roadway configuration.
Why Reconfigure the Roadway?
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  • Provide a dedicated center turn lane to streamline turning movements and through traffic

  • Improve pedestrian safety and visibility

  • Encourage safer travel speeds

  • Create opportunities for multimodal improvements

Balancing Corridor Needs
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Regional Highway

Freight and through traffic, regional connectivity, emergency response

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Tonopah Main Street

Local business, parking, pedestrian access, downtown activity

Pedestrian and ADA Improvements

Proposed pedestrian and ADA improvements include wider ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, shorter/more defined pedestrian crossings, high-visibility crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) locations, improved pedestrian connectivity, buffered pedestrian areas, and improved lighting.

Proposed Improvements

Preliminary and subject to change

Proposed pedestrian improvements for a typical ped crossing.

Post-Mounted RRFB

Recommended at various locations in the downtown corridor.

Exact locations are still being determined.

Proposed pedestrian improvements at Rey Tenant Drive

Overhead-Mounted RRFB

Recommended location: Ray Tenant Drive for school crossing.

Intersection Safety Improvements

The redesign of the U.S. 6/U.S. 95 intersection will increase safety through improved driver sight angle, lower turning speeds, improve pedestrian visibility, and create more predictable interactions between drivers and pedestrians. 

Proposed Improvements

Preliminary and subject to change

Proposed redesign of the US 6/US 95 rintersection looking northbound.

Rendering image of the U.S. 6/U.S. 95 intersection looking northbound.

Proposed redesign of the US 6/US 95 rintersection looking westbound.

Rendering image of the U.S. 6/U.S. 95 intersection looking westbound.

Proposed redesign of the US 6/US 95 rintersection looking eastbound.

Rendering image of the U.S. 6/U.S. 95 intersection looking eastbound.

Freight and Emergency Response

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Freight & Through Traffic

  • Maintain U.S. 6/U.S. 95 as a critical regional transportation corridor.

  • Accommodate freight and large-vehicle movements.

Emergency response vehicles
Emergency Response

  • Coordinate with local emergency responders and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) partners.

  • Evaluate emergency vehicle access and incident response needs.

Center turn lane
Roadway Operations

  • Provide a center turn lane to separate turning vehicles from through traffic.

  • Evaluate roadway geometry, turning movements, and operational needs.

Drainage Improvements

Existing Challenges

  • Aging drainage infrastructure

  • Flooding during major storm events

  • Pavement/sidewalk deterioration

  • Maintenance concerns

Downtown flooding
Proposed Enhancements

  • New/reconstructed storm drain system

  • Increased drainage capacity

  • Improved collection/conveyance

  • Associated erosion/stormwater improvements

Proposed drainage enhancements

Preliminary and subject to change

Water and Sewer Improvements

The proposed enhancements supports the Town's infrastructure needs by replacing aging utilities, reducing the need to disturb newly reconstructed pavement, coordinating utility work with roadway construction, and by reducing future maintenance needs.

Proposed Improvements

Preliminary and subject to change

Visualization of proposed utility upgrades

Existing Utilities

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Downtown Character, Lighting & Streetscape

​The project concept is highly beneficial for a small, historic town like Tonopah because it shifts the focus of the main thoroughfare (U.S. 6 /U.S. 95) from simply moving traffic through town to creating a welcoming gateway into the community. The project can transform downtown Tonopah into a safer, more vibrant, and economically resilient destination.

Proposed Improvements

Preliminary and subject to change

Welcome sign gateway feature near Cutting Street
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Welcome sign and gateway feature to go on both sides of roadway

Along with decorative pedestrian lighting, stamped concrete, landscaping, and pedestrian improvements, the project proposes gateway features at both ends of the downtown corridor to welcome visitors and define where the downtown area begins and ends. The rendering image above shows the welcome side of the gateway signs to be located near Cutting Street. 

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