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West Campus plan would convert Byington and Melrose to two-way traffic and create a pedestrian-friendly Grand Avenue

City of Iowa City — Burlington Street Bridge Project Public Information Meeting · September 30, 2025
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Summary

Consultants proposed converting Byington Road and Melrose Avenue to two-way traffic to reduce conflicts with pedestrians and bus stops, creating a pedestrian mall on Grand Avenue with a transit hub, and adding bicycle connections that plug current gaps across Riverside.

Consultants described West Campus alternatives intended to reduce vehicle–pedestrian conflicts near dorms and improve transit and bike connectivity.

Jacob Weiss presented three main elements: "converting Byington Road and Melrose Ave to 2 way traffic," making a pedestrian-friendly section of Grand Avenue between dormitories…

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