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Connectivity committee presents downtown Main Street pilot study; no vote taken
Summary
A consultant funded by the Jonesboro A&P Commission presented a low‑infrastructure pilot to re‑stripe the 200–400 blocks of Main Street to improve pedestrian safety and support downtown businesses; the committee took comments but did not vote.
Martin Smith of EDG Incorporated presented a pilot design study to a Jonesboro City Council committee proposing striping‑based changes for the 200–400 blocks of Main Street to improve pedestrian safety and make downtown a destination. The presentation was funded by the Jonesboro A&P (Advertising & Promotion) Commission; the committee noted no vote would be taken at the meeting and sought public input.
Key elements of the pilot
Smith said the pilot seeks to preserve existing curb‑to‑curb infrastructure and parking while reassigning lane widths through striping and signage only. The concept keeps parallel parking on both sides, adds a 2‑foot buffer next to parking, provides a single 10‑foot one‑way motor vehicle travel lane, and a 6‑foot “bike/service” lane plus a 2‑foot buffer on the other side. Smith emphasized a required 20‑foot clear lane to maintain…
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