Maggie O'Brien, Preservation Planner for the Town of Bluffton, discussed plans for the Streetscape of downtown Bluffton at the August 20th Rotary meeting. The plans for Highway 46 were budgeted 2 1/2 years ago for $3.5M; however, they are out for bid and the prices may change. They streetscape will be completed in phases; once complete, Highway 46 will have two lanes for travel, street parking and sidewalks. The street parking will allow pedestrians to feel safer with the buffer of cars between the street and sidewalk, encouraging walking along the highway. The project also includes benches, trash receptacles, lights, bike racks and new trees. There is an RFP out for the "Way-Finding" project, which includes directional signage.
Ms. O'Brien also gave us an update on the OysterFactoryPark, where much of the land has been cleared for the weekly Farmers' Market, and the river can been seen now.
Overall, the Town wants to preserve the uniqueness of Bluffton, while providing a place for people to walk and enjoy our town safely.
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