COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The City of Columbia and CBB Transportation Solutions conducted a walk-through safety audit on Tuesday afternoon to survey the Business Loop 70 corridor between the roundabout near Creasy Springs Road and Stadium Boulevard.
The audit focused on identifying safety improvements aimed at eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. The project prioritizes safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, motorcyclists and school-aged children.
From 2019-25, CBB Engineering Project Lead Shawn Leight says, there were four deadly crashes all involving motorcyclists, making safety improvements a significant need. One occurred on May 16.
The findings from the audit highlighted specific areas along the corridor where targeted safety improvements are needed, including adjusting the signal timing at Business Loop 70 and Stadium Boulevard on Saturdays during sporting events at Cosmo Park.
The audit also found adding crosswalks to parts of the corridor for pedestrians but also students who attend Hickman High School.