Updated Project Plans for Walkable Olean - Railroad to Main Street.

Great news as the OATS Circulator Route starts Friday, May 1, 2015.

Many North Union Street storefronts will receive a facelift as artwork by several local artists will “decorate” their windows.

City Announces Change to Traffic Control on North First and Wayne Streets.

The North Union Street schedule is taking shape and the final design will be completed in late June.

The suggested schedule for construction includes starting with the railroad crossing, converting it to one-lane in each direction.

The Walkable Olean Project will rebuild our crumbling water lines, sewer lines, and lighting infrastructure, as well as restore downtown North Union with traffic safety improvements and beautification investments. This is an $8.8 million project, funded with a $6.5 million federal grant (TIGER grant), $1.2 million City capital funds, and $1.1 million State/private funds.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation project includes four Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons that enhance safety at unsignalized intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossings by increasing driver awareness of potential pedestrian conflicts.

A final project update for the week of November 14, 2016, detailing the work taking place along North Union Street as part of the North Union Complete Street Transformation Project.

Residents are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Walkable Olean North Union Street Transformation Project that will take place in front of the Olean Municipal Building on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2 p.m.

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and its Santa Claus Lane Committee have launched a fundraising campaign to provide Santa Claus Lane financial support in perpetuity.

The plantings along North Union Street are comprised of four different types of trees, eight types of shrubs, five grasses and 11 perennials.

Since roundabouts are new for our community, they bring some changes in how pedestrians must approach walking the streets of downtown Olean. Learn some tips for pedestrians entering a roundabout.

Support your local businesses and take advantage of the numerous parking options in downtown Olean.

Now that roundabouts are part of North Union Street, it is important to recognize that this new street configuration is designed to accommodate cars, pedestrians AND bicyclists.