Je’Don Holloway-Talley, ; Reposted from Birmingham Watch
Downtown Woodlawn’s 1st Avenue South has been transformed with the implementation of a street-calming pilot project called “The Road Diet.”
This initiative has redesigned the streetscape, reducing the roadway from four lanes to two and adding pedestrian crosswalks, stop signs, new signage, on-street parking and a dedicated two-way bike lane. Two traffic signals have also been converted into all-way stops to enhance safety and accessibility.
The project represents a comprehensive effort to improve the community along with enhancing safety and accessibility by redesigning 1st Avenue South to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and individuals with disabilities. By transforming the area with new crosswalks, bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly features, the initiative not only increases accessibility but also aims to make the neighborhood more attractive and marketable.
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