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Council unanimously approves Carter Hill Road and College Street Streetscape Master Plan to improve pedestrian safety
Summary
Council approved a streetscape master plan developed with community input that aims to calm traffic, improve sidewalks and crosswalks, and support businesses and students along College Street and Carter Hill Road.
The Montgomery City Council unanimously approved the Carter Hill Road and College Street Streetscape Master Plan after hearing from city staff, the consulting team and community members who pressed for safety improvements. Lois Cortell of the Department of Economic Development (speaker 16) told the council the plan was developed over nine months with extensive public engagement and that safety, sidewalks and crosswalks ranked highest in community priorities.
Anthony Pappas of Foresight Group (speaker 18), the consulting firm under contract, said the plan is data-driven and includes immediate and longer-term recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, connectivity and economic vitality across key corridors. "A major focus throughout the process was making sure that the plan reflected the community's voice," Pappas said.
Public commenters included Scott Pierce (speaker 19), president of the Old Cloverdale Association, who described College Street as "very dangerous" and urged approval; Deborah Hall (speaker 20), a 38-year resident, recounted a prior crash and said new development and dorms will increase pedestrian traffic; and Kristen Moyo (speaker 22) representing AARP Alabama said the plan aligns with age-friendly goals and AARP's community challenge work.
Speakers emphasized traffic calming, better sidewalks and crosswalks, and the plan's potential to support small businesses by increasing walkability. A council member noted the use of ARPA funds in part to support local projects and urged the city to use the plan as a test case for other districts. The council approved the Streetscape Master Plan by unanimous vote and directed staff to proceed with next steps, including outreach and funding strategies to implement prioritized improvements.
