You have probably noticed that the lines on Amherst have disappeared in the last week or so.
The Public Works/Streets department has decided after studying the street that they are going to go ahead with restriping it as 2 lanes + center turn lane (just like most of Duval) for the entire length from Parmer to Duval. The bike lanes would run the entire length of Amherst on each side.
Work is scheduled to begin imminently.
Public Works has said that they looked at the traffic patterns and think this is the best way to reduce cut-through traffic and reclaim this as a neighborhood street.
On the north end of Amherst, there will still be turn lanes leaving the neighborhood.
On the south end of Amhert the center turn lane would be dedicated to turn left, still leaving two lanes exiting the neighborhood. The dedicated part will be somewhere south of Eton
The bus stop on the south part of Amherst is a slight question mark, although the number of drop offs and pick ups is less than 10. Cap Metro is aware of this and has said they will look at adjustments if this becomes an issue.
Once people adjust and it all settles down into a pattern, we should hopefully see an improvement in both safety and neighborhood friendliness of the street.
This re-striping will occur soon. If you have a burning question or comment, please email me directly.
