Traffic changes have been made to two intersections on Bowman Drive. The changes are aimed at helping pedestrian safety in the area.
New stop signs have been added to the intersection of Richey and Bowman, turning the intersection into an all-way stop. Stop signs have also been installed at the intersection of Bowman and Bush, making that intersection an all-way stop as well.
The speed limit on Richey Ave. has also been reduced to 35mph.
In addition to the stop signs, our teams added 2,000 feet of sidewalk to the southside of Richey, west of Bowman. We have also added 1,500 feet of sidewalk on the west side of Bowman between Bush and Gilchrest.
The sidewalk addition to Bowman means that there's now sidewalk on both sides of the street all the way down Bowman from Richey to J.J. Clarke. This is helpful for those in the area walking to school, the aquatic center, and the future rec center. Stop bars and crosswalks have also been painted on the road at the new all-way stops.
We know that change takes some getting used to. Please drive safely and observe all the rules of the road.