Roadway Improvements & Safety Features
Explore this page to learn about proposed roadway improvements and safety features that will make the Corridor safer, efficient, and environmentally friendly for all users.
How will the roadway be enhanced?
Changes to the travel lanes and improvements at intersections are designed to improve safety for all users.
Union Avenue Roadway Improvements
Union Avenue will be converted from six lanes to five lanes from Manassas to East Parkway, providing a center turn lane and wider curb lanes. Center turn lanes reduce crashes by eliminating turns from the through lanes. The five lane road will make access for the adjacent properties easier and safer and allow left turns at all intersections. The outside curb lanes will improve transit vehicle operation and provide separation between moving vehicles and pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Viewing the photos below, compare the current and proposed roadway layouts.
Pedestrian Safety Features
Walking across the street will be safer in many locations with signals that tell you how much time you have to cross the street.
Curb extensions will reduce the distance for pedestrians to cross the street.
Project will provide ADA compliant curb ramps at all signalized intersections and BRT stations.
Dedicated Bus Lanes
Portions of Second Street and B.B. King Boulevard will have dedicated bus lanes to improve efficiency and reduce travel time. Bus lanes will extend from A.W. Willis Boulevard to Union Avenue.
Click to compare the current and proposed design on Second Street near Market Street.
What are the environmental features of the project?
The Innovation Corridor includes many environmentally sustainable elements such as features to improve water quality, reduce energy consumption, and reduce vehicle emissions.
Environmental Features
Stormwater Bio-swales
Special water basins with trees and plants will filter rainwater and reduce runoff.
Electric Buses
The mConnect BRT will feature quiet, energy efficient all-electric vehicles.
LED Streetlights
Approximately 600 traditional streetlight fixtures will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs.
Air Quality
Electric BRT vehicles and efficient traffic signals will reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Transportation Technology
Whether your are driving or using the BRT, the Memphis Innovation Corridor technology will improve your travel experience.
Use the yellow arrows below to view some of the technology upgrades this project will include.
