Broadway Avenue is currently a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median and center turn lanes. In 2017, over 30% of crashes along the Broadway corridor were pedestrian and bicyclists. This corridor is a priority and identified as a high crash corridor within the City’s transportation network. Improvements along Broadway are consistent with the City’s Vision Zero Policy.
The City made several attempts to improve safety along Broadway through various measures such as educational events, additional police enforcement, and a road safety audit (RSA) with FDOT to address short-term safety measures.
The proposed project will address the long-term vision to enhance walkability, safe crossings, vehicular speed management, access, and roadway lighting.
Fast Facts
- The project will impact Broadway Avenue in West Palm Beach between 25th St. and 45th St.
- The section of Broadway is one mile long and is in FDOT right-of-way.
- The project will convert Broadway to a four-lane undivided roadway with landscaping, upgraded lighting, and a multiuse trail on the east side along the corridor.
- Safety improvements such as upgraded and midblock crosswalks, shade trees, and reducing car speeds.
Objectives
Prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety would create a focus on enhancing safe mobility for all users. The project will convert Broadway Avenue to a four-lane undivided roadway with multiuse paths lined with shade trees along the corridor. This project will improve pedestrian and bicyclist access to the City’s and County’s broader transportation network, and connect citizens to schools, parks, transit facilities, and commercial centers. This would be accomplished by the following:
- Maintaining vehicle access
- Enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility
- Upgrading the existing crosswalks
- Improving aesthetics and visibility
- Enhance ADA compliant curb ramps
- Providing shade trees
