Priorities Survey

Rate the importance and urgency of the following potential projects using a scale of "1" to "7" with "7" being the most important/urgent.

Build east-west connector road from US 43 to AL 69
Building a connector road from AL 69 (near Martin Road) to Tom Montgomery Road at US 43 will alleviate traffic congestion on McFarland Blvd, US 43 and AL 69. This section would form part of larger corridor connecting to the Skyland Boulevard on the east side of Tuscaloosa.

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Widen AL Highway 69
North of McFarland Blvd, much of AL Highway 69 is two lanes. The highway is congested during rush hour. Widening the roadway, in conjunction with ALDOT, would create additional lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.

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Build Northbrook Connector
A street connection from Northbrook Drive to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd and the southern portion of AL Highway 69.

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Connect AL Highway 171 to Union Chapel Road
A street connecting from AL 171 to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd, AL Highway 69 and US Highway 43.

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Extend Hospital Drive
Extending Hospital Drive south from Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd to 3rd Street will create an alternate route for those who use Rice Mine Road for trips to/from Tuscaloosa. This will divert some traffic off Lurleen B Wallace Blvd.

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Improve Tom Montgomery Road
Tom Montgomery Road will link the proposed east-west connector (from Martin Road to US 43) west to Rose Blvd. Improvements will be needed to support increased traffic. Together with other road connections, this will reduce congestion on McFarland, AL 69 and US 43.

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Improve existing streets
Several streets, particularly in earlier-developed parts of the city, are in need of repaving/resurfacing. The Engineering Department maintains a list of repaving/resurfacing projects to be completed on an ongoing basis as funding allows.

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Improve Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Lurleen B Wallace Blvd is a major entrance into Northport and carries a significant amount of through traffic. Streetscape and access management improvements are intended to enhance the corridor's image, safety and access to businesses.

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Improve walkability around schools and parks
Sidewalks are missing from the streets around some schools and parks. Sidewalks or other pedestrian connections will make it safer for children to walk to school and residents of all ages to walk to nearby parks.

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Improve bicycle-pedestrian access over river
Existing sidewalks on Hugh Thomas Bridge are not considered comfortable for crossing the river and are too narrow to for bicycle and pedestrian use. Improving bike-ped access between the Levee Trail and Riverwalk and between the two downtowns would benefit both communities.

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Upgrade sewer system for growth in east Northport
To enable growth between AL Highway 69 and Watermelon Road, sewer mains need to be upgraded and extended to transport high volumes of effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

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Upgrade sewer system for growth in west Northport
To enable growth along Rose Blvd in west/northwest Northport, sewer mains will need to be upgraded to transport effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

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Increase capacity at the wastewater treatment plant
There is sufficient treatment capacity at the plant to support continued growth for several more years. To allow Northport to grow beyond about 50,000 population, the plant's capacity will need to be increased.

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Repair/replace sewer lines in older areas of the city
Sanitary sewer lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or otherwise sub-standard. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

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Repair/replace water lines in older areas of the city
Water lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or have reached their useful life. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

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Upgrade water treatment plant
The water treatment plant is about 30 years old and will need various improvements that will keep the water treatment process reliable and in compliance with newly emerging regulations.

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Relocate Fire Station #1
Fire Station #1 is a two-bay station located on US 43 directly behind City Hall and provides coverage for the western portions of the city. Relocating the station farther west in a new facility with additional bays would improve response time and capabilities.

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Improve Fire Department staffing, training and equipment
The Fire Department has a rating of 3 on the Insurance Service Organization's 10-point scale (1 is the best). Staffing, training and equipment are areas that would improve the department's rating, which would reduce property insurance costs and reflect overall better fire protection services.

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Flood Improvements around Two Mile Creek
Stormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding along Two Mile Creek in east Northport. The area was damaged by severe flooding in June 2021.

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Flood Improvements in Buckhead/Shirley Farm area
Stormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding in the Buckhead and Shirley Farm areas.

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Build plaza or park overlooking the river
The 2008 Downtown and Riverfront Plan recommended a public space at the south end of Bridge Avenue. This space would create a destination along the Levee Trail, provide visual access to the river, and form a needed connection between the historic downtown and future riverfront development along and east of Bridge Avenue.

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Connect Levee Trail to Main Avenue
Installing a bicycle-pedestrian path between Main Avenue near the railroad trestle would take greater advantage of the historic downtown's proximity to the river, trail and park improvements planned west of the trestle.

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Improve Bridge Avenue streetscape
Improving the design of Bridge Avenue is intended to attract riverfront development and reinvestment in the business areas to the north. Streetscape improvements would set the stage for more walkable, mixed-use development and create an attractive entrance into the downtown/riverfront area.

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Prepare "long-term" parks and recreation plan
Once currently planned park projects have been completed, the City will need to think about the future of its parks system. A long-term plan will guide the City in securing parkland and bringing on-line smaller parks and recreational amenities over time as Northport's population grows.

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Build Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Loop
The concept of creating an interconnected network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities encircling the city emerged during the city planning process. The loop would link the Levee Trail with existing, planned and other future bike-ped segments, offering residents opportunities to walk and bike safely throughout the community.

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Improve Civitan Park
This project would make greater use of the 5.7-acre park property by adding recreational amenities to better serve surrounding neighborhoods.

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Build Neighborhood Park adjacent to DCH
A 4.6-acre site has been made available by DCH for park use to serve southeast Northport. To be built in conjunction with DCH, park improvements would offer recreational amenities for surrounding residents and encourage outdoor activity and wellness.

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Improve community gateways
This effort would include installing signs and associated improvements (landscaping and lighting) at entrances to the city along major roads. The intersection of McFarland Blvd and Watermelon Road is the only current location with a "gateway" sign.

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Develop wayfinding master plan
A unified wayfinding signage system will help visitors find important local destinations (e.g., Downtown, Kentuck Arts Center, parks, etc.) and project an attractive, coordinated image of the community.

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Develop city recycling facility
Currently, recycling collected by the City is transported to a facility operated by the City of Tuscaloosa. Developing a local facility would make recycling more economical for Northport.

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Improve county library access
This effort would explore ways to create a physical presence and access point to the county library system in Northport, possibly in a building shared with another space. Over time the "branch" would expand to include a larger collection, more activities, a larger space, etc.

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Widen AL Highway 69North of McFarland Blvd, much of AL Highway 69 is two lanes. The highway is congested during rush hour. Widening the roadway, in conjunction with ALDOT, would create additional lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.

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Build Northbrook ConnectorA street connection from Northbrook Drive to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd and the southern portion of AL Highway 69.

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Connect AL Highway 171 to Union Chapel RoadA street connecting from AL 171 to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd, AL Highway 69 and US Highway 43.

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Extend Hospital DriveExtending Hospital Drive south from Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd to 3rd Street will create an alternate route for those who use Rice Mine Road for trips to/from Tuscaloosa. This will divert some traffic off Lurleen B Wallace Blvd.

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Improve Tom Montgomery RoadTom Montgomery Road will link the proposed east-west connector (from Martin Road to US 43) west to Rose Blvd. Improvements will be needed to support increased traffic. Together with other road connections, this will reduce congestion on McFarland, AL 69 and US 43.

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Improve existing streets Several streets, particularly in earlier-developed parts of the city, are in need of repaving/resurfacing. The Engineering Department maintains a list of repaving/resurfacing projects to be completed on an ongoing basis as funding allows.

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Improve Lurleen B Wallace BoulevardLurleen B Wallace Blvd is a major entrance into Northport and carries a significant amount of through traffic. Streetscape and access management improvements are intended to enhance the corridor's image, safety and access to businesses.

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Improve walkability around schools and parksSidewalks are missing from the streets around some schools and parks. Sidewalks or other pedestrian connections will make it safer for children to walk to school and residents of all ages to walk to nearby parks.

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Upgrade sewer system for growth in east NorthportTo enable growth between AL Highway 69 and Watermelon Road, sewer mains need to be upgraded and extended to transport high volumes of effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

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Upgrade sewer system for growth in west NorthportTo enable growth along Rose Blvd in west/northwest Northport, sewer mains will need to be upgraded to transport effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

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Increase capacity at the wastewater treatment plantThere is sufficient treatment capacity at the plant to support continued growth for several more years. To allow Northport to grow beyond about 50,000 population, the plant's capacity will need to be increased.

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Repair/replace sewer lines in older areas of the citySanitary sewer lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or otherwise sub-standard. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

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Repair/replace water lines in older areas of the cityWater lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or have reached their useful life. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

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Upgrade water treatment plantThe water treatment plant is about 30 years old and will need various improvements that will keep the water treatment process reliable and in compliance with newly emerging regulations.

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Relocate Fire Station #1Fire Station #1 is a two-bay station located on US 43 directly behind City Hall and provides coverage for the western portions of the city. Relocating the station farther west in a new facility with additional bays would improve response time and capabilities.

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Flood Improvements around Two Mile CreekStormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding along Two Mile Creek in east Northport. The area was damaged by severe flooding in June 2021.

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Flood Improvements in Buckhead/Shirley Farm areaStormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding in the Buckhead and Shirley Farm areas.

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Connect Levee Trail to Main AvenueInstalling a bicycle-pedestrian path between Main Avenue near the railroad trestle would take greater advantage of the historic downtown's proximity to the river, trail and park improvements planned west of the trestle.

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Improve Civitan ParkThis project would make greater use of the 5.7-acre park property by adding recreational amenities to better serve surrounding neighborhoods.

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Build Neighborhood Park adjacent to DCHA 4.6-acre site has been made available by DCH for park use to serve southeast Northport. To be built in conjunction with DCH, park improvements would offer recreational amenities for surrounding residents and encourage outdoor activity and wellness.

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Improve community gatewaysThis effort would include installing signs and associated improvements (landscaping and lighting) at entrances to the city along major roads. The intersection of McFarland Blvd and Watermelon Road is the only current location with a "gateway" sign.

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Develop wayfinding master planA unified wayfinding signage system will help visitors find important local destinations (e.g., Downtown, Kentuck Arts Center, parks, etc.) and project an attractive, coordinated image of the community.

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Develop city recycling facilityCurrently, recycling collected by the City is transported to a facility operated by the City of Tuscaloosa. Developing a local facility would make recycling more economical for Northport.

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Widen AL Highway 69
North of McFarland Blvd, much of AL Highway 69 is two lanes. The highway is congested during rush hour. Widening the roadway, in conjunction with ALDOT, would create additional lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.

Build Northbrook Connector
A street connection from Northbrook Drive to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd and the southern portion of AL Highway 69.

Connect AL Highway 171 to Union Chapel Road
A street connecting from AL 171 to Union Chapel Road will provide an alternate route that alleviates traffic on McFarland Blvd, AL Highway 69 and US Highway 43.

Extend Hospital Drive
Extending Hospital Drive south from Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd to 3rd Street will create an alternate route for those who use Rice Mine Road for trips to/from Tuscaloosa. This will divert some traffic off Lurleen B Wallace Blvd.

Improve Tom Montgomery Road
Tom Montgomery Road will link the proposed east-west connector (from Martin Road to US 43) west to Rose Blvd. Improvements will be needed to support increased traffic. Together with other road connections, this will reduce congestion on McFarland, AL 69 and US 43.

Improve existing streets
Several streets, particularly in earlier-developed parts of the city, are in need of repaving/resurfacing. The Engineering Department maintains a list of repaving/resurfacing projects to be completed on an ongoing basis as funding allows.

Improve Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Lurleen B Wallace Blvd is a major entrance into Northport and carries a significant amount of through traffic. Streetscape and access management improvements are intended to enhance the corridor's image, safety and access to businesses.

Improve walkability around schools and parks
Sidewalks are missing from the streets around some schools and parks. Sidewalks or other pedestrian connections will make it safer for children to walk to school and residents of all ages to walk to nearby parks.

Upgrade sewer system for growth in east Northport
To enable growth between AL Highway 69 and Watermelon Road, sewer mains need to be upgraded and extended to transport high volumes of effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

Upgrade sewer system for growth in west Northport
To enable growth along Rose Blvd in west/northwest Northport, sewer mains will need to be upgraded to transport effluent to the wastewater treatment plant.

Increase capacity at the wastewater treatment plant
There is sufficient treatment capacity at the plant to support continued growth for several more years. To allow Northport to grow beyond about 50,000 population, the plant's capacity will need to be increased.

Repair/replace sewer lines in older areas of the city
Sanitary sewer lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or otherwise sub-standard. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

Repair/replace water lines in older areas of the city
Water lines in older areas are sometimes undersized or have reached their useful life. The Utilities Dept budgets for and replaces substandard lines incrementally over time.

Upgrade water treatment plant
The water treatment plant is about 30 years old and will need various improvements that will keep the water treatment process reliable and in compliance with newly emerging regulations.

Relocate Fire Station #1
Fire Station #1 is a two-bay station located on US 43 directly behind City Hall and provides coverage for the western portions of the city. Relocating the station farther west in a new facility with additional bays would improve response time and capabilities.

Flood Improvements around Two Mile Creek
Stormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding along Two Mile Creek in east Northport. The area was damaged by severe flooding in June 2021.

Flood Improvements in Buckhead/Shirley Farm area
Stormwater drainage improvements will mitigate potential flooding in the Buckhead and Shirley Farm areas.

Connect Levee Trail to Main Avenue
Installing a bicycle-pedestrian path between Main Avenue near the railroad trestle would take greater advantage of the historic downtown's proximity to the river, trail and park improvements planned west of the trestle.

Improve Civitan Park
This project would make greater use of the 5.7-acre park property by adding recreational amenities to better serve surrounding neighborhoods.

Build Neighborhood Park adjacent to DCH
A 4.6-acre site has been made available by DCH for park use to serve southeast Northport. To be built in conjunction with DCH, park improvements would offer recreational amenities for surrounding residents and encourage outdoor activity and wellness.

Improve community gateways
This effort would include installing signs and associated improvements (landscaping and lighting) at entrances to the city along major roads. The intersection of McFarland Blvd and Watermelon Road is the only current location with a "gateway" sign.

Develop wayfinding master plan
A unified wayfinding signage system will help visitors find important local destinations (e.g., Downtown, Kentuck Arts Center, parks, etc.) and project an attractive, coordinated image of the community.

Develop city recycling facility
Currently, recycling collected by the City is transported to a facility operated by the City of Tuscaloosa. Developing a local facility would make recycling more economical for Northport.