What is the project about?

The goal of this project is to enhance the existing path along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK) -- as well as certain intersections -- so it's easier for people on bikes and pedestrians to use.

In 2019-2020, a plan was made for the path on MLK using money from a special grant called the MDOT Bikeways Grant. In September 2019, the City hosted meeting to solicit public feedback. Members of the public expressed interest in repaving the path with colored asphalt or concrete with bricks on the side. Residents also wanted to reuse the old bricks for things like flower beds or in other places nearby.

Many were worried about safety at some road crossings, like MLK Blvd and Washington and W. Pratt at MLK. They also wanted more lights and better drainage along the path.

The City now has $400,000 in funding through MDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and an additional $800,000 in local funds to advance plans to final design for this project.

What is the scope of the project?

The project extents for this project are MLK from W. Read Street to the north and Hamburg Street to the south. Activities include widening and repaving the path, enhancing pedestrian infrastructure at intersections, and investigating the narrowing or closure of the righthand slip lane at MLK and W. Franklin St.

September 2019 Meeting

Material Approaches and their Trade-offs