This video is a computer generated model of existing Main Street Tupelo, as a four-lane section, provided courtesy of RPM Transportation Consultants. The model analyzes typical traffic movement along Main Street during peak traffic time (estimated at around 5:20 p.m.) Main Street currently handles an average of about 18,000 vehicles per day.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Traffic Model of Proposed 3-Lane Main Street Thoroughfare
This video is a computer generated traffic model analysis of Main Street Tupelo after implementation of the proposed transportation changes. This includes changing Main Street to a 3-Lane roadway section between Front Street and Green Street. A center turn lane would be added at the Front Street intersection, and would carry through to Green Street, allowing safe left turn movement through this entire section of road. Through traffic would be reduced to two lanes instead of four, however the proposal calls for synchronization of the traffic signals that would provide a more continuous movement of cars along Main. Currently the traffic signals are not synchronized which causes delays in traffic movement.
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Downtown Tupelo 1928
Building on a Downtown Legacy...The City of Tupelo has maintained a viable Downtown Commerce for over 100 years, producing a Main Street economy that is cherished. Long term master planning efforts like the Main Street Enhancement Project will ensure that Tupelo sustains its Downtown environment for many years to come.
1920's - Progress of Main Street
Looking east on Main Street, notice the artesian well at Spring Street intersection. Circa 1920.
1920's - Progress of Main Street
We see a huge WELCOME sign across the street at the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in this 1920's postcard. View from Broadway intersection.
1930's - Progress of Main Street
WOW! Watermelon season in this l1930's scene taken alongside Thomas-Kincannon-Elkin Drug Store.
1940's - Progress of Main Street
The 1940's card pictures Main Street at the Spring Street intersection, west view. Signs of various businesses can be readily seen.
1940's - Progress of Main Street
Taken from a little further west than previous postcard, this 1940's card shows Pryor's and Spight's Stores a the Broadway intersection.
Main Street Today
Note: If you have historic pictures of Main Street, please post them here or send them to info@tupelomainstreet.com.
