Reimagining Franklin Street for All | Portland Maine News

Portland’s tackling Franklin Street’s dangerous past with a bold redesign aimed at safety, equity, and sustainability. Between 2021 and 2023, 187 crashes and two pedestrian deaths spurred the “Reimagining Franklin” plan — ditching the grassy median, narrowing lanes for wider sidewalks and protected bike paths, and adding new intersections and neighborhood connections. The city’s unveiling a draft proposal this Thursday at the Portland Public Library, inviting community input before finalizing changes that could transform this major artery into a safer, more livable space for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ce9a98df420e438