Trekking to and from Salt Lake City’s northwest corner is about to get safer.
The city began reconstructing 300 North from 300 West to 1000 West this summer, focusing on improvements that slow down drivers and keep other users safe along the key east-west road.
“We heard a lot about speeding vehicles and dangerous driver behavior,” Kyle Irvin, who does civic engagement for the city’s transportation department, said, “which is amplified by the fact that there’s a lot of people who are outside of vehicles walking and biking in this area.”
Three main routes connect downtown to the west-side neighborhoods of Fairpark and Rose Park, allowing residents of Utah’s capital to reach destinations like West High School, Culture Coffee and the Utah State Fairpark. Two of those routes — 600 North and North Temple — are largely car-centric.
On 300 North, however, a new pedestrian bridge and less car traffic attract more walkers and bikers. Irvin said improvements that are underway would benefit all users.
Through the design process, residents noted that the existing bike lanes on the street don’t feel safe, better street lighting is needed and the curb ramps are subpar.
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