The proposed improvements to South Second Street include a Complete Streets project that will enhance the safety, performance,and sustainability of the roadway.  The proposed project area includes South Second Street from Martin Luther King Boulevard to the street’s terminus at Hustonville Road (US 127) which is approximately 4,900 linear feet of a two-lane street.

The most recent traffic counts for South Second Street provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are 5,780 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in 2020, which was likely impacted by COVID, and 7 ,235 AADT in 2017.  These traffic counts have led to a high rate of crashes along the corridor, particularly at intersections with other City streets, and an unsafe environment for pedestrians and cyclists.  Upgrades to the existing roadway include the addition of, or improvements to the following: drainage systems, curbs, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities.  Also, existing intersections will be evaluated for adequate sight distances and appropriate grade/superelevation design.  

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The following supporting documents address the Merit Criteria for the proposed project including:

• Safety: implementing the Complete Streets model to improve safety and access for all roadway users
  See also Danville's Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
• Environmental Sustainability: addresses drainage systems, public transportation access and water quality
• Quality of Life: connecting roadway users to destinations like parks, grocery stores, schools,hospital, etc.
  See also Danville's Downtown Masterplan
  See also Michael Smith Park Improvements
• Mobility and Community Connectivity: improving bus route for free public transportation, Complete Streets design for all street users, expanding safety features with consideration to local deaf community and utilizing DeafSpace designs
• Economic Competitiveness and Opportunity: Improving access to local businesses with sufficient pedestrian crossings and providing redevelopment opportunities
• State of Good Repair: Within the existing footprint, boosts economic development and develops a modern and restored street with current design elements and robust components from beginning to end
• Partnership and Collaboration: Include total community input, and working with established partners at Kentucky School for the Deaf, Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, Danville-Boyle African American Historical Society, Clarks Run Environmental Education Corporation, and Danville Housing Authority
• Innovation: Utilizes green infrastructures like bioswales and bioretention, and applies Complete Streets and Deafspace concepts throughout
  

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