The Downtown Loop https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html City of Richland Launches Dedicated Website for Major Construction Project Homepage How will traffic transition once you pass Symons on George Washington Way? Between Swift Blvd. and Williams Blvd., will people need to cross near the Greenbelt Trail to get past Jadwin? Is the City considering widening the trail for easier access? Is there a diagram to show how the turn at the George Washington Way and Jadwin intersection will work? The sidewalks in front of Park Place (the retail area) are currently wide. Will they be changed in any way? How will the City re-route traffic to Winco on George Washington Way? How many additional parking spaces will this project add to the downtown area? What project features will help improve safety and the downtown experience for pedestrians? Does the project include bike lanes? How will the City prevent wrong-way drivers? How will potential conflict points between bikes and cars be addressed, especially where driveways cross protected bike lanes? Multi-lane streets often encourage passing. How will the three-lane design reduce speeding and unsafe passing? Why are the protected bike lanes located on the east side of the intersection? Is there a plan to reassess the City’s bike lane code and bike rack standards? Contact Us Construction Updates Project Timeline With the new traffic flow, the area may feel more inviting for outdoor seating. Does the City encourage businesses to use sidewalk space for seating? What landscaping and aesthetic improvements are part of this project? Will new businesses be added to the downtown area following construction completion? What is the construction timeline? City Council Regular Meeting FAQs City Council Regular Meeting What is the purpose of turning George Washington Way and Jadwin Ave into one-way streets rather than two-way streets? How long will it take to purchase Rights-of-Way and will this impact the construction timeline? Restaurants on George Washington Way have reported losing evening business. Is there a plan to support them during times of construction? Project Team News & Events Downtown Loop Community Meeting RSVP for an Event History & Background Budget & Documents Is right-of-way acquisition included in the project cost? How can I stay up to date on construction activities? Have you been working with Ben Franklin Transit? Does the City plan to close The Downtown Loop during construction? What is the impact of the Waterfront Branding and Development Vision Reference Guide on future development in Richland? What is The Downtown Loop? How does the Swift Corridor and Civic Center Study play into the Loop project? If we invest heavily in the downtown area but still have vacant buildings, what is the plan to attract viable businesses? What is the Creating a Civic Heart Workshop Proceedings report? Sign up for updates Will any of the mature trees at Jefferson Park be removed as a result of this project? Will the project increase vehicle congestion in Downtown Richland? Website Design System How much will this project cost?