The Florida city will make improvements on two downtown streets to make them safer and more pedestrian-friendly.
As reported by Sarasota Magazine, “The City of Sarasota will unveil draft concepts for the construction of ‘complete streets’ on 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts at two upcoming open houses.”
According to the article, “The projects will modify various intersections throughout the corridors that encompass neighborhoods that have been traditionally underserved, as well as historical districts. This project also links communities to recreational trail paths, employment centers, parks, essential services, schools, public amenities, the Rosemary District, Central Cocoanut, Gillespie Park, Downtown, the Quay and the Bay Park. ”
The plan is based on public input gathered in a February survey. “The public’s vision was incorporated into the conceptual designs for the complete streets, which will be presented in two sessions on Monday, May 23, in the City Hall Annex.”
The Complete Streets model aims to prioritize the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and people with mobility impairments by making streets safe and accessible and reducing the focus on traffic throughput.
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