City of Columbia seeks public input for Business Loop safety audit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The City of Columbia will gather public input Thursday night on how to make the Business Loop safer for pedestrians, motorcyclists and others.
The meeting is set for 5 p.m. at the Boone Electric headquarters on Range Line Street.
The road safety audit on Business Loop 70 between Stadium Boulevard in west Columbia and Eastland Circle in east Columbia is part of the Vision Zero road safety program. The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, motorcyclists and school-age children. The findings will be integrated into the larger Loop corridor planning process.
The study, a collaboration between the Columbia City Council, The Loop CID and Great Rivers Engineering, seeks to improve safety, accessibility, and economic vitality along the corridor.
The Columbia City Council recently approved several million-dollar infrastructure projects, including the study for Business Loop 70.
The total cost of the study is capped at $2,623,500, with $500,000 funded by Capital Improvement Program sales tax funds. The rest will be covered by federal funding. Great Rivers Engineering will conduct surveys, gather public input, and develop engineering plans to address issues such as stormwater management, bike lanes, and pedestrian crosswalks.