State transportation leaders are asking for public input on new safety barriers planned for the median along 5th Avenue in Anchorage.
The project aims to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian safety in the busy corridor. On Wednesday night, the Department of Transportation invited the public to the Seed Lab downtown to get a firsthand look at what the barriers could look like.
Proposed options include chain link fencing, concrete barriers, and rail extensions. Officials are also seeking feedback on design details like color and overall appearance…