Enhanced Union Avenue Design Workshop

Saratoga Springs residents will get a chance to participate in advancing potential designs for an “Enhanced Union Avenue” at a public design workshop on February 16th at 6 p.m. in the third floor Music Hall in City Hall. 

The workshop is the third public meeting in the past four months seeking citizen input on plans to reimagine this iconic street to slow down cars, make safer pedestrian crossings, add more greenspace and include a protected bike lane. 

“Public input is so important to this process,” said Mayor Ron Kim.  “No plan will satisfy everyone, but we’re working to create a design that works best for most.  We hope to see the community come together to accomplish that goal. ”

The workshop will begin with an overview of the city’s 2016 plan to build a connected bike and pedestrian network, a plan that includes a bike lane on Union.  A representative from JMT of NY, the city’s engineering and design consultant, will discuss the results of their traffic study.

After the presentations, CSAB member Mike King will invite the public will break into small groups to evaluate how well potential designs address safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.  Participants will also consider how potential design changes will affect traffic flow during the racing season and comment on possibilities for more trees and new greenspace.