KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The City of Knoxville is asking residents to help shape planned safety improvements at three intersections along Magnolia Avenue that officials say have experienced a high number of crashes and significant pedestrian activity.
The project is funded through an $8 million grant awarded by the United States Department of Transportation in 2023 through its Safe Streets and Roads for All program. More than $2 million from that funding has been set aside for improvements at the intersections of Magnolia Avenue and Cherry, Hembree and Castle Streets.
City officials are collecting public feedback through an online survey that allows residents to identify safety concerns and rank potential improvements…