On Tuesday, May 28, construction intended to improve safety will begin at Stassney Lane and First Street. The intersection was targeted using Vision Zero planning tools and is funded by the 2018 mobility bond. The project is aimed at reducing crashes and improving things for pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Planning and Transportation Department, the improvements will include:
- Extended and widened medians for access management and motorist safety
- Upgraded pedestrian infrastructure including restriping of high-visibility crosswalks and new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible curb ramps
- New protected bike lanes and sidewalks
- Improved access to transit through the construction of a new far-side bus stop serving eastbound routes on Stassney Lane
- Driveway modifications to improve safety for drivers turning in and out of driveways
