1st Ave. S. reconstruction, Lake St. to Grant St.
The City will fully reconstruct the street on 1st. Ave. S. from Lake St. to Grant St.
Dates
2024-2025
Location
1st. Ave. S. from Lake St. to Grant St. Loring Park Steven's Square-Loring Heights WhittierProject goals
- Improve safety and mobility for all people and modes of travel.
- Install an All Ages and Abilities bikeway facility.
- Find opportunities for green storm water improvements, plantings, and trees.
- Accommodate property access for people.
- Incorporate existing City policies.
Project overview
We plan to reconstruct 1.5 miles of 1st Ave. S. between Grant St.
Upgrades will include:
- new sidewalks
- ADA pedestrian ramps
- bicycle accommodations
- new pavement
- curb and gutter replacement
- utility improvements
The project will also include as needed:
- signal improvements
- new signage
- new pavement markings
Project resources
Documents
- 1st Ave S reconstruction fact sheet
- Engagement Summary (May 2022)
- Complete Streets Checklist 0%
- Complete Streets Checklist 30%
- 1st Ave S Phase 2 Engagement Summary final
- 1st Ave S Phase 2 engagement One Pager final
- Concept layout
Public meeting #3 - Open house
We held an open house at the Loring Park Community Arts Center on September 19, 2022.
Public meeting #2 - Open house
We held an open house at Whittier Community School on May 25, 2022.
Public meeting #1 - Virtual open house
We held a virtual public meeting, presentation, and question & answer session on Tuesday, March 8.
Project video
1st Avenue S Reconstruction - Project overview
Project phase
This project is in design.
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In Progress
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