Pedestrian Paradise New improvements to Hernando’s Historic Town Square mean a more accessible downtown for all.
Hernando’s historic Town Square has undergone
“It’s not like we’re adding on another minute or two
significant improvements to its infrastructure as part of a
to crossing, but a few seconds can make all the difference in
$466,180 project geared toward creating a walkable city for
the world for some people who would like to get across that
residents of all ages and ranges of mobility.
road,” said Keith Briley, Planning Director with the City of Hernando.
“The main purpose of the project was to maintain
and enhance the beautification of Hernando’s Historic
Square,” said Bobby Burton, Public Works Director with the
physically restructured to become compliant with ADA
Each crosswalk around the Square has been
City of Hernando. “As part of that initiative, we focused on
(Americans With Disabilities Act) standards. Civil engineering
accessibility for disabled people.”
firm Waggoner Engineering handled design and construction inspection for the city.
Improvements to the Square include two new
crossing signals to help pedestrians get across busy Highway 51 efficiently, wider sidewalks in some areas and even adjusted crosswalk timing.
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