The City of Ithaca is asking residents to help shape the final design of key walking and biking corridors as it moves into the last phase of its ambitious Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan.
A virtual public workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 3:30 PM, giving community members a chance to weigh in on how specific streets should be redesigned to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians.
“Phase 1 gave us the ‘where’ and the ‘what.’ Now, in this final design phase, we need the community’s expertise to help us decide ‘how’,” said Tim Logue, the city’s Director of Engineering.
The workshop will present detailed design options for five priority locations, all identified through crash data, current road conditions, and community input:
- Chestnut Street and Elm Street Corridor
- Meadow Street and Cecil Malone Dr/Titus Avenue Intersection
- Court Street/University Avenue/Lake Street Corridor
- South Cayuga Street Corridor
- Hudson Street Corridor
Officials hope residents, business owners, and regular commuters will attend to provide feedback on the proposed roadway configurations. Registration is required in advance to attend the virtual meeting.
The Move Ithaca plan is a city-wide initiative designed to build a safer and more efficient transportation network for people who walk, bike, and use other forms of active mobility. Phase 1 laid the groundwork with a city-wide bicycle network map and identified key corridor types for redesign.
Now in Phase 2, the project shifts from planning to design — turning ideas into actionable infrastructure improvements.
“Move Ithaca is about transforming our streets to prioritize safety and sustainability,” Logue said.
To attend the October 28 design workshop, participants must register in advance using the city’s online link. Feedback gathered during the session will directly inform the final designs for each corridor.
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