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WEST 11T PRESS RELEASE <br /> Page 2 <br /> August 1 x.993 <br /> The $1.8 million project is needed to relieve congestion and reduce <br /> accident in the primarily commercial district, where traffic has increased <br /> 40 perce t in the past seven years. Currently, the traffic count averages <br /> 37,000 v hid es per day, with an average of 86 accidents per year. <br /> The project includes widening a six-block section of West llth to five <br /> lanes wiirh two lanes in each direction and a center lane for left turns. <br /> The side al!k network from Garfield to Bailey Hill Road will be completed as <br /> part of h~ project. New sidewalks will be eight feet with curb ramps at <br /> intersections. <br /> The final phase of the project will involve upgrading traffic signals <br /> and plan ing street trees. The five existing signals between Garfield and <br /> <br /> Oakpatch will be replaced, and wiring will be installed for a possible future <br /> signal a West 11th and Wilson Street. <br /> Sta a and city capital improvement funds will be used to pay for the <br /> street improvements. In areas where there currently are no sidewalks, <br /> <br /> adjacent property owners will pay for the sidewalks. <br /> <br /> (NOTE T EDITORS: THIS NEWS RELEASE UPDATES INFORMATION SENT OUT JULY 30) <br /> <br />