The City of Asheville released a study this week on transforming the eastern end of Patton Avenue into a gateway to downtown, in the latest step toward reimagining the area affected by the sprawling I-26 Connector project.
The study includes feedback from residents aimed at making the corridor safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Among its recommendations is the creation of two new roundabouts where Clingman Avenue intersects with Hilliard and Patton Avenues. The city’s Department of Planning and Urban Design also suggests creating dedicated bike lanes, improving the area’s lighting, supporting mixed-use development and increasing tree canopy…