Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Presque Isle (City) is working with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) on a Planning Partnership Initiative for the development of a Route 1, Main Street, Downtown feasibility study to identify ways to improve safety and accessibility for all transportation modes while complementing economic development. The study area extends on US Route 1, along Main Street, starting southerly at the entrance to University of Maine Presque Isle (UMPI) and extending north on Route 1 – Main Street to Maysville Street in Presque Isle, Maine. The City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct the necessary tasks listed below. This study will identify transportation improvements that reduce congestion, improve pedestrian and traffic safety, complement long-range land use planning goals, and align with economic goals for Presque Isle. This study will not only consider roadway safety and mobility issues, but also consider improvements to active transportation and transit. It will also look at aesthetic design features to enhance the village look, feel and character of historic Downtown Presque Isle and anticipate current growth trends and development.
