Roswell DOT to Implement New Historic District Improvements

The new year brings new improvements to Canton Street. (RDOT) has big plans for the quaint historic district beginning in January.

According to the city, the RDOT will begin the historic district transportation improvements on Jan. 7 by reversing the one-way traffic from westbound to eastbound along Plum Street - between Canton and Green streets.  

"This will increase business visibility for merchants on Green Street and help to improve circulation in the area," the city release stated.

Further down the street in front of retail store, the city will lose two parking spaces, but gain additional pedestrian sidewalk square footage when they block the spaces off from vehicle access by filling them in.

And finally, a new pedestrian safety program called "Take it to Make it," which works by urging pedestrians to carry hand held florescent flags while they cross the street, is expected to begin on Canton Street. It has been proven successful in several other areas of the country, including Washington state. The RDOT - in coordination with the Canton Street Merchant's Association - plans to launch its own pilot version of the program at the cross walk near the restaurant. If successful, it "may be duplicated in additional high pedestrian areas where vehicle speeds are 30 mph or less."

As always, if you have a question, comment or idea for the RDOT, contact them here.