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Carver Center home to new library lockers The Georgetown Public Library has started a new service, GPL Express, to deliver items on hold from the library to lockers at the Carver Center for Families. What else? Library users can select the Carver Center as their pick up location, and the lockers are open 24/7. There is also a book drop available near the lockers for users to return items.
Schematics presented for downtown changes KPA Engineers has finished the initial schemat- ics for proposed changes to the Austin Avenue corridor from Second Street to Leander Road, with plans to improve safety and walkability along the major north-south route. A closer look The proposed upgrades, presented during a Feb. 24 City Council workshop, include removing parking spaces from the downtown square to accommodate expanded sidewalk use, narrowing roadways to three lanes in some sections to slow vehicle speeds, and expanding roads in other areas to five lanes to allow for better traffic flow. This history The schematics were developed following the 2024 Austin Avenue corridor study by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Public
The specifics Changes proposed the presented schematics include: Converting Seventh and Eighth streets to one-way between Rock Street and Main Street Redistributing traffic volume through intersection improvements Creating a three-lane road with one center turn lane from Third Street to 21st Street Removing parking spaces in the downtown area for cafe seating and pedestrian uses Improving crossings, sidewalks, bicycle access and streetscape design throughout
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feedback showed residents favored increased walkability and safer road crossings, but were concerned about reduced parking and increased neighborhood traffic. What’s next The city has earmarked $2.88 million in fund- ing for the project this fiscal year, and will seek proposals for final design consultants.
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