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Brighton streetscape project completed in three phases, emphasizes accessibility and merchant collaboration
Summary
Brighton leaders and merchants described a multi‑phase Main Street streetscape project, begun in February 2018, that replaced aging infrastructure, added accessibility features and landscaping, used a "road diet" to widen sidewalks, and relied on merchant coordination and a city app for communication.
Brighton officials and local merchants described the downtown Main Street streetscape project as a multi‑phase effort begun in February 2018 that replaced a century‑old water main, added accessibility features and landscaping, and sought to slow traffic and increase pedestrian activity.
Staff member Speaker 1 said the project began in February 2018 after the city identified a “hundred year old water main that needed to be replaced,” and that tearing up the street at that time made it sensible to bundle other improvements rather than do the work twice. Speaker 1 added, “I'm very, very proud of what we were able to accomplish and have heard nothing but positive feedback on our downtown today.”
Accessibility and mobility were central goals. Planner Speaker 2 said, “Accessibility was really an important part of the streetscape improvements. Mobility, the idea of being able to walk to…
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