If you've travelled in this area the last few weeks you've probably noticed a new sidewalk has been created on the eastern side of Franklin Street between Middle and Congress Streets (highlighted in Orange below):
While this is a very small step in comparison to the possible re-design of the street proposed by the Franklin Reclamation Authority it is a step (or should I say... sidewalk) in the right direction. There still exists a gap in the sidewalk on the Western side of this stretch of Franklin Street, as well as the Eastern Side between Congress and Marginal Way. It's also worth noting that the footpath connecting Federal Street is still not blocked but is also not accommodated (no crosswalks or maintenance or paving) by the city.
Here are a few shots of the new sidewalk. Consider it a small step towards the future Franklin Street.
Sidewalk compnents such as crosswalks can be made safe by incorporating a slip resistant surface. SlipNOT non slip transportation products such as vault covers, road plates, bridge plates and drain grates create safer walking surfaces.
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