LANSING — State highway officials on Friday announced plans to revamp a section of South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lansing to make it safer for pedestrians.
Plans call for four “pedestrian islands” to be added along MLK between Victor Avenue and Cavanaugh Road in south Lansing beginning next spring, with the goal of reducing the distance between designated crossings and making it easier for pedestrians to cross safely.
The Michigan Department of Transportation described the project as a collaboration with the city and the South Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority.
State Sen. Sarah Anthony, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the “traffic calming” project resulted from years of conversations between MDOT and various local partners.
“Reckless speeding along our busy corridors and in our neighborhoods continues to be one of the most common concerns I hear from community members,” Anthony said in a news release announcing the project. “Lansing’s MLK Jr. Boulevard is an integral part of our city, spanning numerous homes, businesses, and community centers. By prioritizing creative and strategic approaches, like pedestrian islands, we can create a safer, more livable community for everyone.”