Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In collaboration with community partners, Genesee County and the City of Batavia
are thrilled to announce the upcoming \u201cBank Street Pop-Up Demonstration\u201d, an event that aims to
collect valuable public feedback to improve the look of the street and make the community more
walkable. It will take place on Friday, August 18th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm, with a rain date set for
Monday, August 21st. The demonstration will be located between Main Street and Washington Avenue
in Batavia.
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The demonstration is an outcome of the Active People, Healthy Nation Walkability Virtual Academy, in
which Genesee County was selected as one of the teams from across the nation to participate. The
primary focus was on creating safer and more accessible pedestrian, bicycle, and transit transportation
networks for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, incomes, backgrounds, abilities, and disabilities.
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The Pop-Up Demonstration aims to engage the public and receive their valuable input on various
aspects of street and landscape design, crosswalk placements, and overall mobility in the area. During
the event, teams will gather insights from the community, allowing more informed decisions that align
with the needs and preferences of the residents.
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“We are hoping that the public will come out on Friday the 18th and check out the design and provide us
their thoughts about what they see,” said Diana Fox, Director of the Genesee County Office for the
Aging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCommunity feedback is crucial to creating a neighborhood that fosters active and healthy living.\u201d
The City will temporarily close parts of the street to traffic from 7 am-9 am on August 18th in
preparation for the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artists from GO ART! will paint vibrant and attractive crosswalks, and Batavia Turf has contributed turf that will enhance the visual appeal of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative represents another significant step towards building a community that prioritizes the well-being of its residents and visitors, promoting physical activity and ensuring that streets are safe and
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Press release In collaboration with community partners, Genesee County and the City of Bataviaare thrilled to announce the upcoming \u201cBank Street Pop-Up Demonstration\u201d, an event that aims tocollect valuable public feedback to improve the look of the street and make the community morewalkable. It will take place on Friday, August \u2026<\/p>\n