A Grande-sized change: City moving forward with traffic-calming, pedestrian friendly improvements on west side

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A Grande-sized change: City moving forward with traffic-calming, pedestrian friendly improvements on west side
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Edward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.

The City of Tucson is moving forward with plans to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety on Congress Street and Grande Avenue , areas known for heavy traffic and, in some instances, fatal accidents. The effort, prompted by community input and supported by voter-approved bond measures, focuses on making these streets safer for all users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

“We’re just providing more options for folks and safer facilities for those who are looking for them,” he said, emphasizing the city’s commitment to balancing safety with maintaining traffic flow.For Menlo Park resident Devin Robles, who commutes by bike to his job at the Pima County Public Library, the changes are a welcome improvement. “It can be a little scary,” Robles said about biking through the area. “There’s some fast cars moving through there, so it feels a bit dangerous at times.

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