The purpose of the proposed project is to improve safety on Union Avenue for all users, including pedestrians, bicycles, and motorists; implement Saratoga Springs’ vision for a complete streets plan; improve the condition of roadways, pavement, and curbs; minimize parking and driveway access impacts; and allow space for aesthetic improvements including trees, landscaping, signage and lighting. More information here.
Related: an article from the New York Times on decreasing safety in our roadways. Read it here.