Name: Public Meeting: Liberty Street Protected Bike Lanes
Start: 2025-12-03T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-03T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Harrisonburg City Hall

\*Hosted by the City of Harrisonburg
**What’s happening**
Harrisonburg has secured **$14.3 million in federal grant (RAISE) funding** to transform Liberty Street and connect more of Downtown with safe, people-first mobility. The project—known as the **Downtown Harrisonburg Streetscape & Mobility Transformation**—will add a **two-way protected cycle track**, a **10-foot shared path linking Grattan St. to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and the Bluestone Trail**, and **major pedestrian safety upgrades** (curb extensions, ADA-compliant ramps, enhanced crossings, signals, and accessible bus boarding).

It also includes (hopefully) **green medians**, **intersection updates**, **driveway/access management for fewer conflict points**, and **utility upgrades**—all building a safer, more welcoming Downtown.

This is the City’s **Kickoff Open House** for preliminary engineering. Designs will evolve with public input—this is your chance to shape them.

**Why it’s important**

* **Safety first:** Protected bike lanes, shorter crossings, and clearer intersections reduce crashes and near-misses for everyone—people walking, biking, rolling, riding transit, and driving.
* **Connected city:** A direct link to the **Bluestone Trail** means easier, low-stress trips between Downtown, JMU, and Purcell Park.
* **Equity & access:** ADA-compliant improvements and better bus stops make everyday travel more reliable for people of all ages and abilities.
* **Vibrant Downtown:** Green space, modern signals, and better sidewalks support local businesses and make Downtown more inviting.
* **Fully funded build:** The RAISE grant covers the **current estimated cost at 100%**, meaning no local match is required at this time.

**What to expect at the Open House**

* Learn the corridor concepts (cycle track, path connection, crossings, medians, signals).
* See how access/driveway changes can reduce conflict points and improve safety.
* Understand the timeline: **Preliminary Engineering (2025–2026), Right-of-Way (2026–2027), Construction (2028–2029).**
* Share feedback that will shape refinements block-by-block.

**Who should come**
Residents, students, families, business owners, Downtown workers, transit riders—anyone who wants safer, simpler ways to get around and a thriving Downtown.

**How you can help**

* **Show up, ask questions, and share local knowledge.**
* **Bring a neighbor or a coworker.**
* **Tell the city what success looks like for your block or business.**

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