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Brighton presents Bridge Street circulation plan emphasizing pedestrian safety while retaining four lanes
Summary
Consultants recommended a modified four‑lane alternative for Bridge Street that widens a south‑side side path, adds medians and intersection safety upgrades; consultants cited ~600 crashes over five years and reported majority public support for the preferred alternative; short‑term signal/striping work can begin while longer projects await funding.
Consultants and city staff presented the Brighton core city circulation study for Bridge Street, a corridor identified in safety plans and the city’s multimodal vision. The study recommends a modified version of the four‑lane cross section that preserves vehicle throughput while adding a wider south‑side side path (approximate 9 feet in typical sections), raised medians between turn pockets, improved crossings and targeted roundabout/striping upgrades.
"The top priorities are first, safety and connectivity for people walking and rolling," said Annie Rice, the project planner with tool design. The team…
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