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MLK PROJECT

The MLK Project targets 57 missing segments in 34 census tracts, ensuring access to and connectivity between all 9 Birmingham city council districts through street enhancements, sidewalks, bike lanes, two-way cycle tracks, and improved signage. The proposed Missing LinKs (MLK) Project will unify disconnected urban villages to the city center, creating Birmingham's first seamless active transportation network.

Project 2: 81st St S from Rugby Ave to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

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Proposed Improvements: Resurfacing, sidewalk spot repairs; and traffic-calmed bicycle boulevard.
 

Connections:

  • Planned: 2024 Local resurfacing project on Rugby Ave that will add bike lanes

  • Existing: Trails in Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

Project 1: Springville Rd from Huffman Rd to Paving Project

Proposed Improvements: Adding bike lanes and spot repairs to existing sidewalk.
 

Connections:

  • Existing: Traffic calmed section of Huffman Rd south of Springville Rd.

  • Planned: New locally funded Sidewalk on Huffman Rd north of Springville Rd

  • Planned: 2024 Federally funded paving project (STP-BH Funds) on Springville Rd that will include new bike lanes

  • Segment will allow direct connection to a BJCTA Bus Route and Huffman High School

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SIX PROJECT CASE STUDIES

Project 3: 21st Ave S from Richard Arrington Jr Blvd to City Limits with Mountain Brook

Proposed Improvements: Resurfacing; New Sidewalk; Two-way Cycle Track; Traffic Calming Devices
 

Connections: 

  • Planned: Richard Arrington Greenway (CMAQ Project)

  • Existing: City of Mountain Brook Sidewalk Network

  • Existing: City of Homewood Sidewalk Network

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Project 4: Green Springs Ave from Green Springs Highway to 19th Terrace S

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Proposed Improvements: Resurfacing; Sidewalk Spot Repairs; Bike Lanes; Traffic Calmed Bike Boulevard
 

Connections:

  • Existing: Bike Lanes east of 19th Ter S

  • Planned: Green Springs Streetscape Phase II (CMAQ Project)

  • George Ward Park 

  • BJCTA Bus Route

Project 5: Graymont Ave from 6th St W to Arkadelphia Rd (US 78)

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Proposed Improvements: Resurfacing, Sidewalk Spot Repairs, Two-Way Cycle Track

Connections:​

  • Planned: Graymont Ave Complete Street Project from Arkadelphia Rd to 15th St W (Under Construction)

  • Planned: Birmingham Civil Rights Cross Roads Trail

  • BJCTA Bus Routes

  • Legion Field/McLendon Park

Project 6: Ensley Ave from 20th St Ensley to 19th St Ensley 

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Proposed Improvements: Street Resurfacing, Sidewalk Spot Repairs, Bike Lanes


Connections: 

  • Existing: Bike Lanes on Ensley-Five Points West Ave (CMAQ)

  • Planned: 19th St Ensley Street Improvements with sidewalks and a wide shoulder for bikes (STPBH)

  • Erskine Hawkins Park

  • Holy Family Academy Catholic School

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