Columbia City Plans to Redesign Assembly Street for Pedestrian Safety
The City of Columbia, South Carolina, is advancing plans to redesign Assembly Street, a major downtown thoroughfare, to enhance pedestrian safety. The street, which is a six-lane road, has been described as hazardous for pedestrians, with frequent accidents reported. The redesign aims to slow down vehicle traffic and improve pedestrian crossings. The project includes narrowing traffic lanes, widening sidewalks, and adding landscaped medians with pedestrian refuges. The estimated cost of the project has increased to $21 million, with funding sourced from the South Carolina Department of Transportation, state budget earmarks, and local county programs. Public input is being solicited, with comments accepted until May 15. 
