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Posts Related To: 2018 Transportation Plan Update

Decatur Diary | January 30, 2024

S. McDonough Traffic Calming Set for Commission Review

After two community workshops and a trial slip lane closure last Fall, final designs for the S. McDonough Street traffic calming project will be presented for City Commission review on Tuesday, February 20 at their regularly scheduled 7:30pm meeting...

Decatur Diary | November 14, 2023

Derrydown Way Sidewalk Designs Presented; Review Now and Take the Survey

On November 9, area neighbors gathered to review and comment on proposed sidewalk designs for the southeast side of Derrydown Way between South Columbia Drive and Craigie Avenue. The designs build upon a concept originally presented in 2020.

Modifications to yards, trees, driveways, curbs, on-street parking and other features will likely be necessary...

Decatur Diary | November 13, 2023

Revised Designs Presented for South McDonough Traffic Calming; Still Time to Comment

Residents, commuters, College Heights ECLC parents, and others gathered November 8 to review the latest round of design options for the S. McDonough Street traffic calming project. The meeting continued discussions begun in September seeking balance between city transportation policy, resident advocacy for safety improvements, and neighboring desires to maintain the convenience of established traffic patterns...

Decatur Diary | November 8, 2023

Modified Coventry Road Traffic Calming Designs Ready for City Commission Review

When Coventry Road from Scott Boulevard north to the railroad tracks was added to the city’s yearly repaving schedule, public works staff recognized it as a cost-effective opportunity to improve local safety and quality of life conditions at the same time. Subsequent community meetings and surveys helped clarify the needs of local residents, commuter users, and school buses to find complementary solutions tailored to all.

Those solutions will now be presented for City Commission review on Monday, November 27 at their regularly scheduled 7:30pm meeting...

Decatur Diary | November 7, 2023

Residents Provide Input on South Columbia Multi-Use Path; Still Time to Take the Survey

In late October, interested Decatur residents attended a preliminary open house to share thoughts on the final phase of the multi-use path connecting Talley Street Upper Elementary with the East Decatur Greenway. The forthcoming work will extend the path from its current end at Legacy Park’s north entrance south to Katie Kerr Drive.

For those unable to attend, there is now an online survey where you can chime in on how the project should be designed...

Decatur Diary | October 26, 2023

Chime In November 9 on Derrydown Way Sidewalk Plans

Progress on neighborhood safety improvements continues with the planning of a new sidewalk on the southeast side of Derrydown Way between South Columbia Drive and Craigie Avenue. Join us for an open house on Thursday, November 9, between 6 and 8pm at Legacy Park’s Hawkins Dining Hall, 500 S. Columbia Drive to help guide the design.

The design will build upon a concept originally presented in 2020. Modifications to yards, trees, driveways, curbs, on-street parking and other features will likely be necessary.

Make plans now to attend, get up to speed on work to date, and make your mark …

Decatur Diary | October 25, 2023

S. McDonough Traffic Calming Discussion Continues Nov. 8

Residents, commuters, College Heights ECLC parents, and others are encouraged to join us, Wednesday, Nov. 8, between 6-8pm for an open house conversation on proposed S. McDonough Street traffic calming. The gathering takes place in the cafeteria of the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center.

The meeting continues discussions begun September 27 seeking balance between city transportation policy, resident advocacy for safety improvements, and neighboring desires to maintain the convenience of established traffic patterns...

Decatur Diary | October 18, 2023

Help Shape Final Phase of South Columbia Multi-Use Path, Oct. 26

Now that work on the multi-use path connecting Talley Street Upper Elementary with the north entrance of Legacy Park is generally complete, we're moving forward with the project's final phase: extending the path south to the East Decatur Greenway at Katie Kerr Drive.

Decatur residents are invited to a preliminary open house, Thursday, October 26 from 6-8pm, to share thoughts on the path's design and landscaping as it travels along Legacy Park's frontage on South Columbia Drive. Find us in the park's Hawkins Dining Hall, 500 South Columbia Drive...

Decatur Diary | October 2, 2023

Coventry Road Traffic Calming Moves Forward; Take the Online Survey Now

On Thursday, September 28th, neighbors, commuters and others interested in traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits gathered to review the first round of potential designs, ask questions, and provide input...

Decatur Diary | September 18, 2023

Draft of Coventry Road Traffic Calming Recommendations Now Read for Public Review

Neighbors, commuters and others concerned about traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits gathered in July to review and share feedback on traffic data and potential roadway interventions. That feedback has now been incorporated into designs for public review.

Please join us Thursday, September 28th 6-8pm at Westchester Elementary School where the consultant team, together with city staff, will be on hand for discussion, questions, and other input.
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