Phase 1 – Bronough Street to Pinellas Street: Completed Summer 2016
The eastern half of this project significantly improved the existing FAMU Way from Bronough Street to Wahnish Way from a narrow two lane road next to a steep drainage canal into wide two lane divided roadway with underground drainage; added on-street bicycle lanes and on-street parking; an off-street trail for bicycling and walking; roundabouts for less traffic delay; and beautiful landscaping.
The western half of this project extended the improved road (beyond where FAMU Way previously ended at Wahnish Way) to Pinellas Street with all the features of the eastern half and also added a playground, water play area, and an outdoor market space.
This project is already getting lots of use and has become a source of pride for our community.
Phase 2 – Pinellas Street to Gamble Street: Completed Summer 2018
This phase is the extension of FAMU Way from Pinellas Street to the south and west, ending at Gamble Street. This portion of FAMU Way features on-street bicycle lanes and on-street parking; a roundabout at Gamble Street; and beautiful landscaping.
The off-street bicycling and walking trail included in this project phase is the final piece that connects the St. Marks Trail Extension to the Capital Cascades Trail; meaning residents can ride bicycles to Cascades Park, Leon High School, even the City of St. Marks, and anywhere in between, without ever needing to get in a lane with car traffic.
Tallahassee Junction Stormwater Pond was also constructed north of Kissimmee Street between Mill Street and St. Marks Trail as a part of this project. It includes a lovely wet-pond stormwater facility, landscape, walking trail, water fountain and a few small picnic pavilions.
Phase 3 – Gamble Street to Lake Bradford Road: Construction to begin summer 2019
FAMU Way Phase 3 is the final westward extension phase of the roadway from Gamble Street to Lake Bradford Road. This phase will have the same on-street bicycle lanes and on-street parking; off-street trail for bicycling and walking; and beautiful landscaping. In addition to the roadway improvements, the project will include extension of the Capital Cascades Trail from Gamble Street to Lake Bradford Road, construction of a new stormwater pond and a new trailhead with parking at the Gamble Street roundabout to accommodate users of the both the Capital Cascades and St. Mark's trails.
The completion of this phase will enhance traffic flow and connect on-street and off-street bicycle access from Lake Bradford Road to FAMU. The increased traffic flow will also be a great economic opportunity for Southside business growth.