Harrisburg City officials answered the public’s questions about recent and upcoming road safety projects under a blazing sun Saturday afternoon at the Broad Street Market.
Harrisburg City Engineer Wayne Martin and Mayor Eric Papenfuse showed poster boards of information and were on hand to answer the public’s questions about city projects.
The updates to 6th Street are a part of the “Vision Zero Project,” which aims to reduce and eliminate accidents involving drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Following multiple traffic-related deaths in the area, city officials conducted the “2nd Street Two-Way Conversion Study.” Officials said between 2015 and 2017, there were 447 total crashes within the study area. City officials said they are looking to improve many corridors including 6th Street near the Broad Street Market.
The updates to the 6th Street Corridor in Harrisburg are a part of the Vision Zero Project
Papenfuse said the effort will make city streets safer for all through fewer lanes of traffic, reduced speeds, crosswalks and updated bicycle lanes. And so far, the public’s response has been positive, Papenfuse said.
According to Papenfuse the updates will make “a big difficult street to cross” easier.
“Not only will there be new parking, but it should slow and calm traffic along 6th Street, which is an important safety measure and that’s really what Vision Zero is all about,” Papenfuse said.
Crews began work on the project about three weeks ago and the project is almost complete, Martin said.
Fresh lines and crosswalks grace the pavement as green paint fills the sides of the road noting the designation of bicycle lanes. The updates on 6th Street also include 38 new parking spaces between Reily and Boas Streets, according to Martin.
Martin said there are multiple safety advantages to the new traffic patterns. According to Martin, Ben Franklin Elementary School was often a source of congestion during school day pickup and drop off times, leaving only two functioning lanes of traffic.
Harrisburg City Officials shared poster boards of maps and other information about updates made to streets near the Broad Street Market.
Officials added a school drop off point and showed the school district a traffic pattern they could use to reduce congestion in the area.
The public meeting outside the market allowed officials to interact with members of the public at an appropriate social distance. Officials said they had previously planned to hold the meeting prior to the updates, however, were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Papenfuse shared his concern for holding the meeting online. He said he wanted to make sure the public had a chance to hear about what is going on.
“I think everyone is a little ‘Zoomed’ out with all of these online meetings and connections,” he said.
Members of the Harrisburg Bicycle Club, marketgoers and residents of the neighborhood stopped and asked questions about this project, as well as updates to 2nd Street.
Officials said there will be more public information sessions detailing the project, which they expect will add new ramps and roundabouts.
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