Traffic Signal Replacement Project - The City of Asheville

Happening Now

Staff is working with engineers on the design of this project.

Next Milestone: Design completion

Estimated Completion Date: 2025

Background

This project has been identified as a top priority due to safety concerns associated with the aging infrastructure aiming to improve safety and accessibility for all residents and visitors.

These intersections included in the project are:

Haywood Street & Page Avenue
Haywood Street & College Street
Haywood Street & Patton Avenue
College Street & North Lexington Avenue.

The project’s scope encompasses a comprehensive approach to address safety issues and improve accessibility. Key components of the project include:

Traffic Signal Analysis: Thorough analysis of traffic signals at designated intersections to optimize functionality and efficiency.
Design and Replacement: Implementation of upgraded designs and replacement of outdated infrastructure to meet modern safety standards.
ADA/PROWAG Compliance: Integration of improved ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and PROWAG (Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines) compliance measures. This includes enhancing adjacent curb ramps and crosswalks to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Signalized Pedestrian Features: Implementation of signalized pedestrian features to enhance safety for pedestrians crossing these intersections.
Pedestrian Access Route Enhancements: Identification and mitigation of potential challenges along Pedestrian Access Routes. This may involve additional work such as bulb outs and sidewalk expansion to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.

As the project moves forward, collaboration between city officials, transportation experts, and community stakeholders will be instrumental in its success.

Contact Information

Susannah Horton, Project Manager
shorton@ashevillenc.gov

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