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Council reviews Blake Avenue Complete Streets plan recommending targeted improvements and a one-way conversion
Summary
Public Works and CMT presented a Complete Streets recommendation for Blake Avenue that prioritizes safety, adds sidewalks where feasible, and proposes converting the east segment to one-way to create space for sidewalks and parking adjustments; estimated roadway construction cost is about $900,000 and the total program cost about $1,130,000 (water-main replacement excluded).
Public Works Director Kyle Croce and consultants from CMT presented the Blake Avenue Complete Streets study to the Orange Park Town Council on Dec. 2, describing a preferred hybrid alternative that aims to improve safety and multimodal access while minimizing impacts to private property.
The CMT representative said the study centers on three goals: prioritize safety for all users, accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve livability. The firm reported targeted public outreach (a May 28 meeting with roughly 20 signed attendees and an estimated 30 people present,…
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