State/High/Forest Streets Signal Project and Two-Way Reversion
Summary
MaineDOT will pay 100% of replacing 14 traffic signals on State and High Streets; the agreement also enables the two-way reversion of those streets plus better bike facilities on State Street. First reading only.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The state pays 100% of signal replacement costs; city-requested additions enable two-way reversion and bike lanes.
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians traveling the State-High-Forest Avenue corridors.
Some drivers face slightly longer trips; parking is reduced from 140 to 117 spaces.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Sustainability and Transportation Committee - Sep 16, 2026
Forest Avenue's four-lane design saw 500+ crashes in five years, including nine pedestrian injuries. The demonstration project will test a three-lane road diet with bike lanes and better crosswalks — residents strongly supported it.
City Council - Sep 9, 2026
The city signed on to MaineDOT's plan replacing 14 traffic signals — a first step toward making State and High Streets two-way with better bike facilities.
City Council - Aug 24, 2026
MaineDOT will pay 100% of replacing 14 traffic signals on State and High Streets; the agreement also enables the two-way reversion of those streets plus better bike facilities on State Street. First reading only.
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