COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A full report outlining recommended safety improvements for Business Loop 70 in Columbia is expected to be completed by next Spring.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday night at City Hall, where leaders provided an update on the audit. The City of Columbia and CBB Transportation Solutions conducted walk-throughs along the loop on Tuesday and Wednesday to identify safety improvements needed in the area.
Mckenzie Ortiz, an advocacy coordinator at Local Motion, took part in the walk-through on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Ortiz said Tuesday night’s walk took place from the Aldi and Interstate 70 interchange roundabout to Providence Road. Wednesday morning’s walk took place from Hickman High School to Paris Road.
Ortiz said the walk gave her a unique experience of what activity along Business Loop 70 is at night.