A major thoroughfare that separates Duluth's Central and East Hillside neighborhoods, is traveled by thousands every day. There's a push to make it safer for those who use it most.
A study done by St. Louis County, called a Health Impact Assessment, shows 16,000 of those traveling on Sixth Avenue E. each day, are in cars.
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The study was done after concerns over pedestrian safety on Sixth Avenue E. prompted an even earlier redesign study. It lists dozens of recommendations for improving the road.
One proposes providing crosswalks for school children and designating a school crossing zone. Another suggests the road should be redeveloped to promote mixed uses, like physical activity.
[Sharon] Murphy said she's proud of the study. It gives her more confidence change is coming. "We hope that it will make a difference for our community," she said.