Should Skyway go to two lanes? The Town will hold a meeting next week to discuss safety and other road issues. As approved by Paradise Town Council, staff is moving forward with final design and public outreach for the Downtown Paradise Safety Project. A workshop specifically targeted to downtown business owners has been scheduled for Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. The purpose of the public workshop is to connect with stakeholders to discuss existing conditions and project priorities. The objective of the Downtown Paradise Safety Project is to address existing challenges along Skyway between Vista Way and Elliott Road. In the previous 10 years, more than 90 injury collisions have occurred in these limits, including three fatalities. The Downtown Paradise Safety Project presents an opportunity for a public investment in the community by creating a safer commercial corridor, which addresses high speeds, difficult crosswalks, limited parking, common collision hazards, and an aging roadway. These objectives may be achieved by accepting a reduction in lanes and small delays in travel time during the peak commute periods. “The success of local businesses and the success of this project go hand in hand,” Mayor Scott Lotter said in a press release. “Having their input will bring us closer to our shared goals.” Town Hall is located at 5555 Skyway.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:40:37 +0000
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