Various improvements to make the intersection at Greenville Avenue and Arapaho Road in Richardson safer for pedestrians are underway.

City Manager Don Magner said the improvements, which include new bike lanes and pedestrian signals, will help create a safe pedestrian connection between the Dallas Area Rapid Transit station nearby and the new municipal complex. Construction is expected to last until late this year, according to the city’s project map.

What you need to know

Magner added the project will include several elements, such as:

• Improved separated bike lanes near the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Arapaho Road
• Upgrades to the nearby Arapaho Trail
• Improvements to the traffic signals
• New bike signals and pedestrian lighting

“We really wanted to focus on multimodal improvement projects for bicyclists and pedestrians,” Magner said. “Ultimately, it will be a connection between the municipal complex and Arapaho Station."

Funding for the project comes from two sources: $2.6 million in federal grant funding and around $1.2 million from a tax increment fund, per the project map.

What else?

Construction on the various improvements is expected to wrap up in late 2024.