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.

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