The City of Columbus has announced street improvements are coming to the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The project, part of the city's Vision Zero initiative to reduce deadly crashes, will improve Mt. Vernon Avenue between Champion and Hamilton avenues.
"New sidewalks and a new concrete median will separate new on-street bike lanes," said Kelly Scocco, director of the Columbus Public Service Department. "The roadway will be resurfaced with a new striping added that will help to visually narrow the roadway to slow the speed of drivers."
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the $7 million price tag is funded in part from more than $3 million in federal grants, allowing the city to "get more bang for the buck to deliver these improvements."
Kym Douglas, director of the Department of Neighborhoods, said this design brings the city closer to making safety a certainty.
"By investing in Bronzeville, we are creating a truly connected community .. one where our children feel safe and one where families feel comfortable biking down the street."Kym Douglas, Director, Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
Construction will begin soon and is expected to last around one year.
