An updated rendering of the roundabout in downtown Troy as part of the city’s Downtown Safety & Streetscape Project.
Submitted photo | City of Troy
TROY — The city of Troy and consultants began design work on the Downtown Safety & Streetscape Project earlier this year said a city news release.
The release continued saying it appreciates the community’s interest and participation in the public involvement process, which started in April of 2024, and will continue to provide ongoing updates regarding the design process.
The Downtown Safety & Streetscape Project will take place on Main Street between Cherry and Mulberry Streets, on Market Street between Franklin and Water Streets, and around the Public Square. As previously announced, the project will include multiple safety, structural, and design upgrades to Troy’s historic downtown, including utility, sidewalk, curb, pavement, and aesthetic improvements.
The city of Troy and its consultants hosted two public meetings in April and May. They stated they also received online comments and feedback from residents and businesses its webpage. Based on that feedback, plans and schedules have changed:
• The “quads” (the parking, sidewalk, and seating areas in each corner of the Square) will be reconfigured and slightly expanded to better protect pedestrian crossings while also maintaining the number of parking spaces in each quadrant.
• The roundabout will remain a single lane, which is different from the original proposed design. This new design has added back more lawn space in the center island. While the lawn space will be reduced slightly from existing, landscape features such as flowers and shrubbery will remain the same size. These changes will enable the new safety features of the crosswalks and adding a new truck apron will accommodate large vehicles and smooth traffic flow.
• The quads will not include elevated platforms. Instead, Prouty Plaza will be redesigned and enhanced to support more patrons and activities.
• Streetscape construction will start later than originally presented. Replacement of water, storm sewer, and other utilities will occur in late 2025, but streetscape construction will not begin before fall 2026.
Design work and cost discussions are still underway, and more details will be available in the coming months. For more information, visit www.troyohio.gov/streetscape or email [email protected].
