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Council approves 3‑lane Douglas Avenue redesign with bike lanes, to run six‑month pilot
Summary
After extensive public testimony for and against, Wichita City Council approved a 3‑lane conversion, parking‑protected bike lanes and curb extensions for Douglas Avenue (Washington–Grove) and authorized a six‑month pilot of pavement markings and flexible posts to test the design.
Wichita City Council approved a design concept for Douglas Avenue from Washington to Grove on Dec. 16, endorsing a 3‑lane roadway with on‑street bicycle lanes, curb extensions and pedestrian improvements. The council also authorized a six‑month pilot beginning 2026 that will use temporary pavement markings and flexible posts to evaluate traffic and safety impacts.
Public Works staff described traffic counts (13,000–13,400…
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