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3 days ago
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Columbus Government issues public meeting notice for major upcoming roadway projects
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Columbus Consolidated Government has issued a public meeting notice to provide details and gather feedback on two major infrastructure projects. The meeting will be on Monday, June 9 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Annex Building located at 420 10th Street. Street Rehabilitation – Broadway from 4th to 5th StreetThe project consists of upgrading the sanitary sewer and stormwater collection system. Other local utility systems will be able to upgrade their systems at this time. The existing brick pavers will be removed and replaced as part of this project. Driveways and sidewalks will be reconnected during this project. 8th Street Improvements from Front Avenue to Veterans ParkwayThe purpose of this project is to implement traffic calming measures to make 8th Street more pedestrian friendly. The proposed improvements include raised crosswalks in all four directions at the intersection of 8th Street and 1st Avenue and the intersection of 8th Street and 3rd Avenue. A mini roundabout is proposed at the intersection of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue. Additionally, ADA accessible curb cuts (aka wheelchair ramps) will be installed or modified throughout the project limits, and sidewalk connectivity to bus stops will be added. All work will take place within existing right of way limits, and traffic calming measures will take place within the existing curb lines. Proposed construction materials (i.e. colored concrete, pavers, etc.) will be installed to resemble the colors and patterns of existing materials in the Columbus Historic District. The City encourages all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend the meeting, learn about the upcoming improvements, and share their feedback. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
- General
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Columbus to develop Safety Action Plan
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Columbus officials are laying the groundwork for safer streets, aiming to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Columbus Consolidated Government is partnering with planning firm Benesch to create a safety plan aiming to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries. The plan will use crash data and public feedback to shape infrastructure changes, safety policies, and education efforts. Benesch officials hosted a public meeting Monday evening in the Columbus Public Library. 'We're really just trying to get feedback from the community,' Benesh Project Manager, Alex Henry said, 'what their experiences are in driving, walking, biking around the community. What types of behaviors do they see? Are there specific intersections or locations where they feel unsafe?' The public meeting consisted of an open house format and presentation. One Columbus resident brought up issues such as schools that don't have wrap-around sidewalks. 'When you build a system of transportation that depends on people to perfectly observe the laws and being very skilled at driving that sort of thing, then things go bad.' said Columbus resident, Pat McHenry. 'Drivers are terrible, terrible here. They're terrible everywhere. The thing that needs to change is the system. And that's the approach that they're talking about here is changing the streets so that it is harder to make a mistake that is deadly for another.' McHenry is also a member of the organization Bicycle Columbus. Bicycle and walking ability were discussed in the presentation, as well as Columbus crash statistics. The next steps in development of an action plan include additional public meetings and project development. Officials say public feedback can help shape the future of street safety in Columbus. Residents can share input by filling out an online survey or using an interactive map to mark specific locations. For more information, visit the website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
- General
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City announces Memorial Day garbage pickup and city services schedule
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Columbus Consolidated Government has released its city services scheduled for Memorial Day. No garbage or recycling pickup will take place on Monday, May 26. Garbage and recycling pickup will instead take place on Wednesday, May 28. Landfills will also be closed for the holiday. The Citizen Service Center, Animal Control and Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Registration offices will be closed for Memorial Day. METRA bus services will not run on Memorial Day. The full list of closures and schedules can be found below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-05-2025
- Automotive
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City announces public meeting to discuss Columbus Safety Action Plan
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Columbus Consolidated Government announced a public meeting to discuss safety issues faced by the community in order to develop a plan to make roads safer. The meeting is scheduled for May 19 at the Columbus Public Library from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CCG says the Safety Action Plan is a way to create safer streets through a, 'data-driven process.' The city aims to obtain this data through input by the public and others in order to create solutions tailored to those issues. According to CCG, the final plan will include a list of prioritized projects and policies the city and its partners can pursue. The goal of the project is zero road deaths and severe injuries. The city says a Safe Routes to School plan is also being developed. Funding for the plan is coming from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. This program provides federal funds for planning, infrastructure, behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. CCG says the Safety Action Plan will develop strategies that are consistent with the Safe System Approach. The strategies include: Safe People: A safe system encourages safe and responsible behavior no matter the user's mode of transportation. Safe Speeds: Speed plays a critical role in crash severity. A safe system encourages appropriate speeds, which reduces the likelihood of death and severe injury. Safe Roads: A safe system encourages 'forgiving' roadway design to ensure that even when a road user makes a mistake, that mistake is not likely to be deadly. Safe Vehicles: Cars and trucks that are designed to protect those both in and outside of the vehicle help impact serious injuries in the event of a crash. Post-Crash Care: Improving emergency response times helps improve outcomes for crash victims and creates a safe work environment for first responders. For more information on the plan, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
