Planning commission recommends South Washington corridor study be forwarded to city council

Holland City Planning Commission on Aug. 12 recommended that city council receive and review the South Washington corridor study, a planning-level evaluation of roadway and multimodal improvements on Washington Avenue.

The study, prepared by city planning and transportation staff with public outreach, was funded with a $40,000 city allocation and technical assistance reimbursable through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation(MEDC) Redevelopment Ready Communities program. "On budget is maybe better than on time," Planning Department staff said, explaining the project still requires council approval to obtain final reimbursement from MEDC.

The plan packages several design concepts and operational ideas for the corridor between Michigan and the southern city limits. Staff highlighted possible signalization of intersections on Michigan Street, a southern Washington gateway with landscaping and a boulevard to reduce left-turning movements from the southbound approach, and widening or improving…