The City of Boston is designing a safer, greener Harrison Avenue between Herald Street and East Berkeley Street.
The work will continue the public realm improvements started by the redevelopment of parcels along the corridor. This fall, design plans are being completed and construction is scheduled for next year. Plans include:
Better sidewalks and safer crossings
Rebuild all curb ramps to meet accessibility standards
Widen the sidewalk on the west side between Traveler Street and East Berkeley Street
Build pedestrian islands at each intersection to shorten crossing distances
Install fresh, high visibility crosswalks
Use pedestrian-friendly signal phasing at signalized intersections
Smoother Road
Repave the road between Herald Street and East Berkeley Street, making a more comfortable experience for all users.
Separated bike lanes
Add one-way separated bike lanes on both sides of the street, allowing travel in both directions
Green and resilient
Add street trees in new pedestrian islands and on the western sidewalk between Traveler Street and East Berkeley Street
Build vegetated bioretention islands at every intersection.
Use permeable pavers where appropriate
Public realm
Install standardized street lighting, replacing non-standard street lights
Remove the decaying concrete median
Safer, more efficient signals and traffic
Where possible, people on foot will get a head start crossing the street before drivers going in the same direction
Parking
Keep parking on both sides of Harrison Avenue. Pedestrian safety improvements will require a small amount of parking loss near intersections.
For more information and to offer feedback, visit www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/harrison-avenue-reconstruction-ink-block#design