MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Receiving community feedback and unveiling potential street improvements have been the goals of public meetings held this week by The City of Memphis Bikeway and Pedestrian Program.
Federally funded through a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant, $8 million has been set aside for the project to focus on safety for traffic and pedestrians along the Watkins-Cleveland-Bellevue corridor.
This corridor begins near the intersection of Chelsea Street and North Watkins Street. It includes Cleveland Avenue as well as Bellevue Boulevard, and it concludes on Elvis Presley Boulevard.
In a press release, project managers described "engagement activities" offered, such as a group run through the project area, a walking tour and "Testing Together" events aimed to demonstrate street improvements in various areas.
Nicholas Oyler is the Bikeway and Pedestrian Program Manager for the City of Memphis.
“We’re inviting everyone who lives, works or plays in the corridor to learn more about the project and continue to weigh in on the potential investments in pedestrian and traffic safety,” Oyler said.
All of the events offered by the project were open to the public. For more information go to www.bit.ly/MBSCharrette or text MEMSTREETS to 22828.