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Destin to hold public workshop on draft Mobility Plan, includes upgrading roads, parking, and safety

The City of Destin will host a public workshop on Tuesday, August 29 to gather feedback on the city’s Draft Mobility Plan. The workshop, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at Destin City Hall Annex, will allow residents to review and provide input on 60 proposed transportation projects identified in the plan. The Draft Mobility Plan aims to […]

Jared Williams

The City of Destin will host a public workshop on Tuesday, August 29 to gather feedback on the city’s Draft Mobility Plan. The workshop, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at Destin City Hall Annex, will allow residents to review and provide input on 60 proposed transportation projects identified in the plan.

The Draft Mobility Plan aims to maintain and improve Destin’s transportation network through 2050. Goals include properly maintaining road capacity, addressing safety issues, and increasing options for walking and biking.

The 60 projects fall into several categories:

The Cross Town Connector includes 7 projects to build a parallel roadway to U.S. Highway 98. This is intended to alleviate congestion for east-west travel.
New Streets includes 7 proposed minor collectors and local streets to close gaps in the transportation system.
Network Connectivity consists of 28 projects including bike lanes, sidewalks and paths to improve connectivity.
Community Parking includes 4 projects like parking decks and lots to meet parking needs.
Intersection Enhancements has 14 projects to address congestion and safety issues at intersections.

The city is seeking public input on how to prioritize the transportation projects. Residents will be able to provide feedback at the August 29 workshop.

Additionally, the city is developing a Mobility Fee that would help fund implementation of the Mobility Plan projects. The fee would apply to new development to mitigate impacts from growth. The draft fee structure will be prepared after the Mobility Plan is adopted.

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