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The Rust Belt Area

The Rust Belt improvement area includes 12th Avenue between 1st Street and 7th Street and 7th Street between 12th Avenue and 15th Street.

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Click on the pins below to view key proposed improvements.

Map of the Rust Belt area in East Moline

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Proposed Improvements

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  • Fully reconstruct 12th Avenue between 1st and 7th Street with streetscaping to beautify the area

  • Construct a new bike and pedestrian path along 7th Street and 12th Avenue to better connect the area to Downtown and The Bend

  • Upgrade railroad crossings to make it safer and more welcoming for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross

  • Install traffic-calming features along 12th Avenue to make the corridor more inviting for pedestrians and bicyclists to explore the area

  • Install wayfinding and streetscaping to create a clear connection between 15th Avenue, the Rust Belt area, The Bend, and the riverfront.

  • Increase the amount of street lighting to make the area more inviting at night

  • Enhance access to transit

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