To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

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

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.

While major construction is underway along the south section of North Union Street, a project equally important has commenced on the north section of North Union Street – specifically the planning and planting of rain gardens (or biorentention basins) in the bump-outs.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation Project is getting ready to start again. To prepare the community for the coming months and understand how the construction process will work – we’ve provided a construction guide.

To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

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.

While major construction is underway along the south section of North Union Street, a project equally important has commenced on the north section of North Union Street – specifically the planning and planting of rain gardens (or biorentention basins) in the bump-outs.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation Project is getting ready to start again. To prepare the community for the coming months and understand how the construction process will work – we’ve provided a construction guide.

Work on North Union Street is essentially finished for 2015. The contractor is expected to install the new streetlights when they are delivered in December or January.

To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

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.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

How do I navigate a roundabout? This video will help residents understand the best ways to drive, walk and bike through roundabouts.

Design Elements for the North Union Complete Street Transformation Project.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Merchant Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 8 a.m. in the Magnano Reception Room off the Cutco Theater of the Olean campus of Jamestown Community College.

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.

Read the complete TIGER application here -- including the Benefit Cost Analysis that justified Olean's amazing award.

Traffic Calming and Walkability Drive Economic Renewal

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.

While major construction is underway along the south section of North Union Street, a project equally important has commenced on the north section of North Union Street – specifically the planning and planting of rain gardens (or biorentention basins) in the bump-outs.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation Project is getting ready to start again. To prepare the community for the coming months and understand how the construction process will work – we’ve provided a construction guide.

Work on North Union Street is essentially finished for 2015. The contractor is expected to install the new streetlights when they are delivered in December or January.

To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

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.

Read the complete TIGER application here -- including the Benefit Cost Analysis that justified Olean's amazing award.

Four streetscape concepts were presented in February with discussion & public voting. This article describes why one concept rose to the top.

Our design consultants met with Transportation Experts, Business Owners and General Users of North Union Street in mid-January. All agreed that something must be done.

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.

While major construction is underway along the south section of North Union Street, a project equally important has commenced on the north section of North Union Street – specifically the planning and planting of rain gardens (or biorentention basins) in the bump-outs.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation Project is getting ready to start again. To prepare the community for the coming months and understand how the construction process will work – we’ve provided a construction guide.

Work on North Union Street is essentially finished for 2015. The contractor is expected to install the new streetlights when they are delivered in December or January.

To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

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

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

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.

How do I navigate a roundabout? This video will help residents understand the best ways to drive, walk and bike through roundabouts.

Design Elements for the North Union Complete Street Transformation Project.

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.

It's about Economic Development. See the presentations and original renderings here.

Click here to find the Walkable Olean booklet by sections, easy for quick download or in high-resolution print quality.

Hey, Roseanne Roseannadanna never hestitated to ask and you shouldn't either!

Concerns about angle parking, love of Olean

Can we afford this? Bike lane design -- preference for Option #3.

Two are "for it", one's against. Great design input!

Why change a thing? What about fire trucks? Concern about bike lanes and parking.

Futuristic design ideas followed by practicle concerns for trucks & deliveries

The big one: why is this a priority project?

Some great and creative design ideas... and one skeptic

Work on North Union Street is essentially finished for 2015. The contractor is expected to install the new streetlights when they are delivered in December or January.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

How do I navigate a roundabout? This video will help residents understand the best ways to drive, walk and bike through roundabouts.

Design Elements for the North Union Complete Street Transformation Project.

Short videos demonstrate the timeliness of the North Union Street Restoration. Planners and developers nationwide are racing to implement Complete Streets because that's what drives property value and community vibrancy.

These short videos explain the elements of town planning that aim to restore the value of villages and cities while providing more housing and transportation choices.

Finally, a readable, understandable explanation how to calculate whether traffic calming will save taxpayers money. Also: A case study of traffic calming that business owners liked.

A presentation from Canada full of tips, tricks, facts and stats about how to make a thriving retail and restaurant downtown.

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.

While major construction is underway along the south section of North Union Street, a project equally important has commenced on the north section of North Union Street – specifically the planning and planting of rain gardens (or biorentention basins) in the bump-outs.

The North Union Complete Street Transformation Project is getting ready to start again. To prepare the community for the coming months and understand how the construction process will work – we’ve provided a construction guide.

Work on North Union Street is essentially finished for 2015. The contractor is expected to install the new streetlights when they are delivered in December or January.

To learn more about navigating a roundabout, please view our video.

Learn how Walkable Downtowns are drawing companies and talent across the United States.

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

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

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

There are no meetings currently scheduled. Please check back regularly for updates.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Restoration Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building.

North Union Street Merchant Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 8 a.m. in the Magnano Reception Room off the Cutco Theater of the Olean campus of Jamestown Community College.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. in the Common Council Chambers

Read the complete TIGER application here -- including the Benefit Cost Analysis that justified Olean's amazing award.

About 75 people joined the Alderman to have questions answered by Hatch Mott MacDonald Engineer, Jeff Lebsack.

The City of Olean hosted an evening meeting from 6-8:30PM on Wednesday, February 13th to provide information about the North Union streetscape design options.

North Union Street Summit was at 6:00 p.m at the John Ash Community Building at 112 North Barry Street on Monday, December 17, 2012.The City hosted this meeting to provide information on the North Union Streetscape Design Project and is soliciting input from the public.

This presentation will highlight what makes a community more walkable and attractive to people and businesses.