Since the Penn Avenue Rightsizing project was first introduced in 2023, The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) has maintained two core project goals for this traffic safety project:

1. Reduce inbound vehicular travel lanes on Penn Avenue from two lanes to one as an effective countermeasure to reduce vehicular crashes along this High Injury Network corridor
2. Repurpose the newly created “extra space” by establishing an inbound bike lane

Over the course of two years, DOMI has hosted numerous public stakeholder meetings and received extensive feedback expressing both support and concern over the proposed changes. The feedback DOMI receives during the public engagement phase is extensively and thoughtfully examined to determine what compromises can be made to the project while maintaining the core goals and safety for all users.

The revised final design reflects the project goals mentioned above, uses quick-build materials to restrict roadway width at intersections and select mid-block locations, preserves and enhances existing loading zones, maintains two lanes of on-street parking, and ensures first responders are able to maintain safe access.

DOMI is excited to complete this project in the coming weeks and deliver a much-needed safety improvement to this stretch of Penn Avenue.

Cross-section of the revised Penn Ave Rightsizing design (facing Lawrenceville):

Example block of the revised Penn Ave Rightsizing design: