April 4 Public Meeting Set on Downtown Scranton Streetscaping Projects | Press Release
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The City of Scranton will hold a public meeting on April 4, 2024, at Lackawanna College to discuss downtown streetscaping improvement projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, following a 2023 walkability study completed by urban designer Jeff Speck and Nelson\Nygaard. The proposed improvements, which will cost over $7.7 million in ARPA funds, include restoring two-way traffic on several avenues, converting traffic lights to all-way stop signs, narrowing driving lanes, improving crosswalks, and rebuilding Lackawanna Avenue to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic speeds.
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