Greenwood Avenue (Wall Street to Second Street)

In August 2024, the first phase of this project implemented a “quick-build” model to create safer travel for people walking, biking and driving. These surface improvements include:

• Reducing the travel lanes from four to two, with a center turn lane at key intersections
• Adding new bike lanes,
• Painting marked crosswalks and clear lane line markers.

Between September 2024 and June 2025, we collected public feedback and conducted three traffic studies. The traffic data looked promising, however, public sentiment was substantially negative. We also heard significant and understandable traffic-related frustration from the public. We believe a key factor in these traffic delays are the result of street closures on Olney Avenue and other construction projects near Greenwood Avenue.

A decision will be made on the future configuration of Greenwood Avenue once Olney Avenue has fully reopened. The quick-build configuration on Greenwood Avenue will remain in place for the time being. City Council will determine the next steps for this project. For now, the quick build configuration will remain in place.

NOTE: We have heard from several people that the portion of Greenwood between Second and Fourth (outside of the quick-build project area) feels unsafe for people on bikes. The intersection of Third Street and Greenwood Avenue is where the city street turn into Highway 20. This means it is under ODOT control, and they must be involved in any improvements. The City is working to coordinate future changes on this portion of Greenwood.

Project Updates

• Summer 2025
  • Traffic Data Summary_Post Construction – June 2025
  • Greenwood-Feedback– Summer2025
• February 2025
  • Traffic Data Summary Post Construction Memo – Feb 2025
  • Greenwood Feedback Summary Report – Feb 2025
• December 2024
  • Traffic Data Summary Post Construction Memo – Dec 2024
  • Greenwood Feedback Summary Report – Dec 2024

Midtown Project Updates