You have probably heard some talk somewhere about the revitalization of the MLK corridor. We’re glad to see it, and would love to see a street built for people, with a design focused on bikability and walkability. Here is your opportunity to have an effect on those plans for the west side of downtown Savannah.
Next week several sessions will focus on the removal of the I-16 flyover and the resultant changes to the streetscape. Of particular interest to you campaigners will likely be the opening night on Wed Feb 17 from 5:30-8pm (includes an opening presentation and facilitated discussion) and the session on Thu Feb 18 from 9-11am (the hands-on design charrette), though it is all open to anyone interested. Take a look at the flyer here and let us know if you can help us make the case for including Complete Streets in a new Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.
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[...] As reported by the Savannah Bicycle Campaign last week, The Savannah-Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority are holding a three-day public workshop and charrette “to examine feasibility of removal of the I-16 exit ramps at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and Montgomery Street, and to address redevelopment along the 52-block corridor.” The event is scheduled for Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at the Con-Ed Resource Center Ball Room, 714 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A flier for this event can be downloaded here. [...]