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Councilmember announces East High Street quick‑build pilot to add parking, protected bike lane and traffic calming
Summary
A councilmember announced a quick‑build pilot on East High Street that will add parking, a protected bike lane, load zone and modified travel lanes; installation was planned to begin June 2, weather permitting.
Councilmember Hannah Legree announced a quick‑build pilot on East High Street between Woodland Avenue and Rose Street intended to calm traffic and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The pilot will add more than 30 on‑street parking spaces, a loading zone and a protected bike lane while adjusting travel lanes.
Legree said the design reflects neighborhood feedback and that the city will test and adjust elements as the pilot proceeds; the project incorporates input from the complete streets coordinator, traffic engineering, planning staff and the metropolitan planning organization. Installation was planned for June 2, weather permitting, and Legree directed residents to lexingtonky.gov/roadpilot for further details.
Why it matters: Quick‑build interventions can slow traffic and improve multimodal access while using low‑cost, reversible materials; the pilot tests neighborhood priorities and informs future permanent improvements.
Next steps: Installation and adjustments during the pilot period; staff monitoring and outreach to residents.
