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Brighton council reviews final public‑realm study; shared‑street plan, truck rerouting and phased buildout proposed
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a finalized downtown public‑realm study proposing a shared‑streets model on Main Street, truck‑route changes, staged implementation over several years and short‑term pilot actions including Strong Street restriping and back‑in angled parking.
City planners and consultants presented the final Brighton downtown public‑realm study to the Brighton City Council at a June 10 study session, proposing a shared‑streets model for Main Street, reduced truck traffic, and a staged implementation plan that leaders said could take several years to complete.
The public‑realm study team said the project began as a feasibility exercise and was consolidated into one recommended approach with implementation phases. “We had 67 total participants” at the project open house, Emma Lane, senior planner and historic preservationist for the city, told council, breaking down attendance by ward and noting most participants came from the downtown area. Sarah Peppers and Paul Stewart of Dig Studio presented the study’s physical recommendations and schedule.
The study’s headline recommendation is a shared‑streets configuration for two Main Street blocks north of Bridal Street that would expand the public realm outside storefronts and remove most…
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