City invites public input on Columbia Business Loop improvement plan; open house set for March 19

(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia, MO - The City of Columbia, in collaboration with the Loop Community Improvement District and the Missouri Department of Transportation, has announced the launch of a new project aimed at improving the I-70 Business Loop corridor. This effort is made possible by a $2 million Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant and will focus on evaluating the current state of the corridor while identifying opportunities for long-term enhancements.

The project will primarily focus on improving transportation along the Business Loop and enhancing its overall appearance and functionality. Some potential improvements being considered include upgraded sidewalks, better pedestrian and bicycle connections, improved stormwater management, beautification features, and redesigned intersections. To assist with this project, Great River Engineering has been hired as consultants to review existing conditions and develop potential design concepts for future capital improvements along the corridor.

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In order to gather input from community members, the first public open house for this project will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Boone Electric Cooperative's Community Room located at 1413 Rangeline St. This meeting will be held in an open-house format with no formal presentation. Attendees are welcome to drop in at any time during the event to view maps and surveys of existing conditions, see initial improvement ideas, and share their feedback with the project team.

For those who are unable to attend the meeting in person, information about the project can also be found online at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/Business-Loop-improvement-plan. An online survey will also be available on this page after the March 19 open house for those who wish to provide feedback but cannot attend in person. The survey will remain open for public comment until April 2.

The City of Columbia encourages all residents, business owners, property owners, and anyone who travels along the I-70 Business Loop corridor to participate in this important project that aims to improve their community.

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