Huntsville groups seek input on pedestrian, bike safety

Published on October 14, 2021

As the City of Huntsville increases its focus on alternative transportation , residents will soon have an opportunity to take part in the conversation.

The City and Barge Design Solutions will host a public input session on Memorial Parkway bike and pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 5-7 p.m. in the 1 ^st floor Conference Room, Public Services Building, 320 Fountain Circle, Huntsville.

In February 2021, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) completed its Area Bike Plan , which includes new biking and pedestrian concepts to improve alternative modes of transportation for the Huntsville area. The plan will be implemented over a 20-year period.

“It’s important to plan now because we envision a Huntsville where more people will be walking, biking or taking public transit to workplaces and recreational amenities,” said Dennis Madsen, Huntsville’s manager of Urban & Long-Range Planning. “As we plan for those alternative modes, safety is a key consideration. We hope to hear some good ideas during the public meetings.”

For more information, visit huntsvillempo.org or bargedesign.com or call 256-427-5100.