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Vision Zero
Notice
STATE STREET CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATIONAs of Wednesday, March 23, 2022, a bike lane construction project is scheduled to start along State Street in the city’s Allison Hill neighborhood in approximately three weeks.
This construction will have daily lane closures which may impact State Street, as well as the side street located next to the State Street Bridge which connects State Street to Cameron Street.
At no time will all lanes be closed which would prevent EMS or police services from accessing the area.
The project will last approximately three months until June to allow for the following:
- ADA ramp construction
- Line paint
- Bumper block installations to create bike lanes
What is Vision Zero?
Vision Zero is Harrisburg’s strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the city within 10 years. Vision Zero strategies are in use around the country and around the world. In Harrisburg, Vision Zero is a city-wide program that focuses on safety for all road users: those who walk, ride bicycles, ride the bus, and drive in cars.Vision Zero kicks off with the first in a series of “rapid response” projects, this one on State Street, that will address hot spots in the Harrisburg street network. The Vision Zero planning process will produce a city-wide Vision Zero policy that includes an action plan and schedule for implementation.
Projects
The City of Harrisburg’s Vision Zero program encompasses a number of important transportation and public space improvement projects. This page will be updated as projects take shape and as new projects are added.Improvements to Forster Street between Front Street and North 2nd Street. The City of Harrisburg invites the public to watch a virtual presentation for public information and comment on the Capitol Gateway Project.
Comments and feedback are welcome. Please provide your feedback that will be reviewed by Wallace Montgomery:
Walnut Street Concept
This concept involves improvements on Walnut Street from Front Street to 4th Street including:- An eastbound contra-flow bike lane
- Sharrow lane-markings for westbound bicyclists
- A raised intersection at Walnut Street and 2nd Street, including a new traffic signal
- A raised crosswalk at Court Street
- A new bus stop location at 3rd Street
- Several sidewalk, driveway entrance, and curb ramp improvements
Chestnut Street Concept
This concept involves improvements on Chestnut Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street including:- Eastbound and Westbound bike lanes
- A raised crosswalk at South Dewberry Street
- A bus loading and unloading area
- Several sidewalk and curb ramp improvements
- Re-striping the Dewberry Street Loop to increase parking
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
- November/December 2020: Public Engagement
- November 17, 2020: Pop-Up Event
- January 2020-February 2020: Preliminary Engineering
Improvements are proposed along the State Street Corridor to improve pedestrian safety, including:
- School zones
- Traffic signal upgrades
- High-visibility crosswalks and flashing beacons
- Upgraded ADA-accessible curb ramps
Preliminary engineering and review are ongoing, with construction anticipated for 2023.
Division Street Bridge Alternatives
This project will construct a mini-roundabout at the intersection Mulberry Street and Derry Street to serve as a gateway to the Allison Hill Community. This intersection is within Harrisburg’s Vision Zero High Injury Network. In addition to the traffic calming effects of the roundabout, other improvements that meet the Vision Zero initiative include complain curb ramps, a raised crosswalk, sidewalk bulb-outs that shorten pedestrian crossing lengths, and improved intersection lighting. Construction is currently scheduled for 2020.
Following intensive public input starting at the neighborhood level, the Vision Zero Harrisburg planning team will produce an action plan with policy, program, and road design recommendations to improve safety for all users of Harrisburg streets. Together with the public, city officials will examine existing roadway conditions, note road user behavior patterns, and review city accident data.
This data, along with direct surveys from Harrisburg residents and other road users, will be used in a community workshop where the public can help to create change in road design and road user behavior. The planning process will consider such things as changes in: policy, road design, and local ordinances, as well as educational programs and targeted enforcement. Some changes may be implemented quickly. All parts of the process will begin with opportunities for community input that will continue throughout.