Link: https://www.ntdaily.com/master-plan-creates-more-pedestrian-walkways/
Julian Gill / Staff Writer
In August, the portion of Avenue D currently under construction will be eliminated and turned into a walkway, according to UNT Parking and Transportation Services.
James Davis, associate vice chancellor for planning and development at the UNT System, said the walkway, located between the Gateway Center and Rawlins Hall, is the first segment in a larger central pedestrian path outlined in the 2013 Master Plan.
“In addition to providing pedestrian circulation, [the path] is going to take advantage of landmarks throughout campus and really provide a sense of place,” Davis said.
The path will extend from Apogee Stadium into the arts district side on the northeast portion of campus. According to the Master Plan, it will run through several key areas of conflict between pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
The university has already taken steps to become a more pedestrian-friendly campus with the recent addition of two-way bike lanes on Highland Street.