The primary goal of Charlottesville’s new zoning code is to increase the number of places for people to live within city limits. Along with that comes initiatives to make adjustments to city streets that makes them safer for all who use them.
After a woman was killed crossing Elliott Avenue at dusk in early October 2024, the city’s Public Works Department was tasked with making dozens of “quick-build” projects that change traffic configuration using low-cost methods.
One of the 67 projects listed on the city’s website, “Fifeville One-Way Streets,” is on the list due to previous community engagement efforts…