HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Evansville fully reopened the Walnut Street corridor, a showcase project designed as a “Complete Street” with new pavement, sidewalks and a dedicated bike path.
Officials say the project reflects a modern approach to safer, more accessible streets, making Walnut Street an ideal example of what the city hopes to replicate through its adoption of the Vision Zero initiative.
“Walnut Street shows us what the future of Evansville’s streets can look like,” said Mayor Stephanie Terry. “It’s safer. It’s accessible. It’s built for everyone, no matter how they get around. This project is a perfect example of the kind of long-term change we want to see citywide through Vision Zero.”
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According to city officials, Vision Zero is a global movement to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through roadway design, enforcement and planning. In July, the Evansville City Council advanced the city’s adoption of the initiative by passing a resolution declaring its support…