The City of Dallas Transportation Department is having a meeting at Reverchon Recreation Center about the proposed Maple Ave. Safety Project.
The City of Dallas Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting at Reverchon Recreation Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to address safety improvements to a stretch of roadway the city said people are more likely to get seriously injured or killed on.Streaming 24/7: Watch NBC 5 local news and weather for free wherever you are
According to a city study, pedestrians make up 30% of those who are killed or severely injured in crashes. Maple Ave. between Oak Lawn and Mockingbird Lane is deemed a hotspot for crashes involving pedestrians and cars. The city said the proposed project will add safety improvements along the two-and-a-half stretch of roadway.
"The safety project looks at long-term mobility along the corridor. Even as the long-term project moves forward, the city also continues to work on near-term safety improvements such as pedestrian countdown timers, traffic signal timing, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and additional street lighting, among other items," said the Dallas Department of Transportation in a statement.The city said Wednesday's meeting follows the Feb. 2023 public meeting.
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