Montrose Residents Voice Concerns Over West Alabama Street Redesign Priorities

Community Meeting on West Alabama Street Redesign

• 🗣️ Residents of Montrose gathered at St. Steven's Episcopal Church to discuss priorities for the long-awaited redesign of West Alabama Street.
• 🚗 The current three-lane stretch from Shepard to Spur 527 is described as bumpy, with poor sidewalks and a lack of facilities for cyclists.

Design Revisions and Resident Fears

• 🚲 Early designs for the overhaul included protected bike lanes, a feature many residents desire.
• 🏢 However, the Montrose TIRZ board voted to revise the design, leading to fears among residents that their desired changes will be excluded.
• 🤫 Concerns were raised that the plan is being overhauled "behind closed doors" without community input.

Mobility Principles and Safety Concerns

• 🚦 A statement from the mayor's office indicated the redesign aligns with mobility principles by preserving general mobility lanes and enhancing pedestrian safety.
• 🏘️ Residents emphasized the importance of making the street safe for everyone, including drivers, bikers, and pedestrians, given the presence of schools, parks, and grocery stores along the route.
• ❓ The final appearance of the redesign and its timeline remain unclear, with no comment yet received from the Montrose TIRZ board.