In this in-depth episode of Wake Up Washington, host Ellen Brabo takes listeners inside the Stantec design—the community-driven alternative to the NCDOT widening proposal for 15th Street.

You’ll learn how the City of Washington partnered with internationally respected design firm Stantec to develop a safer, more accessible, and people-focused plan for the 15th Street corridor—one that reflects local values and keeps property impacts to a minimum. With input from over 600 residents, the Stantec plan features:

• A center turn lane to reduce crashes
• Sidewalks and a 10-foot multi-use path
• Landscaped medians, crosswalks, and traffic calming
• All built within the existing 60-foot right-of-way

This episode breaks down the plan’s history, its collaborative public engagement process, and why it remains a viable—and better—option today.

View the full plan here.

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