Gateway Feature | West Atlantic Beautification | NW/SW 5th Avenue Improvements Library and Parking Garage | Old School Square Expansion | A-1-A Sidewalk Widening SE 4th Ave Library Site Redevelopment | Conversion of One-Way Bypass System US 1 Corridor Project | La France Apartments | Atlantic Grove | Public Plazas Infill Development at Tennis Center | Median Installation at East Atlantic Ave Shared Public/Private Parking Garage | Swinton Avenue Traffic Calming CRA Funded Projects Swinton Avenue Traffic Calming Swinton Avenue Modifications (north of Atlantic Avenue) Location: Junction of Swinton and Atlantic Avenue Architect/Engineer: TBD Contact: Randal Krejcarek, City Engineer, 561-243-7030 Project Description: The Downtown Plan identified the Swinton Avenue intersection as a major impediment to achieving the objective of unifying East and West Atlantic into a "seamless" downtown corridor. The width of the intersection and the amount of traffic it experiences creates difficulties for pedestrians wishing to cross from one side to the other. The dramatic increase in the number of pedestrians in the downtown area has led to a greater potential for pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. The Downtown Plan proposed two possible modifications to this intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety: Installation of a roundabout that would provide mid-points for pedestrians to stop at as they crossed the street, or; Elimination of one of the southbound lanes on the north side of Atlantic Avenue to make the crossing shorter and safer. The City has determined that a roundabout is probably not feasible due to the projected traffic volumes. Additional traffic studies will be necessary before a decision can be made regarding option #2.