Traffic Signal Replacement Project - The City of Asheville

This project aims to enhance safety and accessibility for residents and visitors by replacing four traffic signals in well-traveled areas of downtown. The project’s comprehensive scope involves traffic signal analysis, infrastructure design and replacement, ADA/PROWAG compliance measures, and implementation of signalized pedestrian features.

Happening Now

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

Next Milestone: Design completion

Background

This project has been identified as a top priority due to concerns associated with the aging infrastructure aiming to improve safety and accessibility for all residents and visitors. A total of four intersections, listed below, will be fully designed. Implementation will be phased.

Haywood Street & Page Avenue
- This intersection will be implemented first, with the remaining intersections phased in future budget cycles.
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Design and Replacement: Implementation of upgraded designs and replacement of outdated infrastructure to meet modern safety standards.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.

Contact Information

Susannah Horton, Project Manager
shorton@ashevillenc.gov

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