What is the project about?

The goal of this project is to fix and make bigger the current path so it's easier for people on bikes and pedestrians to use.

Back in 2019-2020, a plan was made for the path on MLK Blvd using money from a special grant called the MDOT Bikeways Grant. In September 2019, there was a meeting where people gave their opinions. They wanted the path to be made with colored asphalt or concrete with bricks on the side. People also wanted to reuse the old bricks for things like flower beds or in other places nearby.

People were worried about safety at some road crossings, like MLK Blvd and Washington and W. Pratt at MLK Blvd. They also wanted more lights and better drainage along the path because it sometimes gets flooded.

Now, the city got another grant, the MDOT Bikeways grant and funding through MDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), to finish up the final plan for this project.

What is the scope of the project?

We're working on improving MLK Blvd from N. Eutaw St to Washington Blvd.

We want to make the path wider, fix water problems, add ramps for people who need them, remove extra pavement, make it safer to cross the street, and put up more lights for everyone's safety.

As we plan more, we might include even more improvements.

September 2019 Meeting

When we had our community meeting, here are the things we talked about.

Material Approaches and their Trade-offs