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Mesa staff pitch Center Street redesign: narrower lanes, separated bike lanes and a roundabout to link downtown and convention center
Summary
Transportation staff presented a feasibility study for Center Street (Main to University) recommending single travel lanes in each direction, widened sidewalks, curbside separated bike lanes with buffers, a proposed roundabout at Second Street and a 25 mph speed limit; council directed staff to pursue design and public outreach using bond funds.
Eric (transportation staff) presented a high-level feasibility study on Sept. 4 for a portion of Center Street between Main Street and University Avenue, calling the corridor "the right location" to connect the convention center to downtown and proposing design changes to prioritize walking and bicycling.
Staff recommended reducing Center Street from four travel lanes to one lane in each direction between Main and University, widening sidewalks (particularly between…
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