Category Archives: Traffic

New 4-way stop at Mendenhall and Walker to go into effect August 7 as part of traffic-calming initiative on Mendenhall

Posted on Jul 25, 2019 by David Arneke

The repaving of South Mendenhall Street has allowed the neighborhood’s traffic-calming initiative to get under way after years of planning. As part of that effort, the 4-way stop on Mendenhall will be moved to Walker Avenue effective August 7. The … Continue reading →

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What to do about Edgar Street: Issue is on Monday’s agenda for the College Hill Neighborhood Association

Posted on Apr 19, 2019 by David Arneke

The issue of paving Edgar Street has come up periodically over the years. Back in the ’80s, city crews showed up without warning one day with asphalt trucks and road graders in tow, ready to pave the old alley. It’s … Continue reading →

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Update on Phase 1 of College Hill traffic improvement project: Temporary changes are slowing traffic on Mendenhall

Posted on Oct 15, 2017 by David Arneke

The first phase of the College Hill for Everyone project is primarily a demonstration project. It’s being used to gather information and demonstrate the use of innovative techniques and materials to slow traffic on South Mendenhall Street and to improve … Continue reading →

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Update: Work under way on traffic improvement project, Tuesday celebration to include mural painting, free pizza

Posted on Jul 31, 2017 by David Arneke

Reminder: The entire College Hill  neighborhood is invited to take part in the August 1 official kickoff of the traffic improvement project and National Night Out celebration. Among the highlights of the event … on Mendenhall Street between Rankin Place … Continue reading →

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Save the date: August 1 kickoff celebration for traffic initiative

Posted on Jul 13, 2017 by David Arneke

From Jeff Sovich, Neighborhood Planning Coordinator with the Greensboro Planning Department: Over the next few months, College Hill is embarking on an exciting new project that aims to reclaim neighborhood streets and sidewalks as safe, inviting places for people!  College Hill … Continue reading →

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College Hill traffic plan: Demonstration projects presented, August 1 start scheduled for initial test phase on Mendenhall

Posted on Jul 10, 2017 by David Arneke

The testing phase of the College Hill traffic initiative will begin Tuesday August 1. The plan was presented at last Thursday’s neighborhood meeting. About 50 people turned out to hear about the plan and discuss issues that the plan addresses. The … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 5:30 p.m: Neighborhood meeting on traffic initiative

Posted on Jul 03, 2017 by David Arneke
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Public hearing to be held April 26 on College Hill traffic initiative

Posted on Apr 15, 2017 by David Arneke

All College Hill residents and property owners should have received this notice from the city by now. But for anyone who hasn’t or doesn’t read their mail, here it is again. Click here for details on the traffic improvement project.  

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Major College Hill traffic project takes its first step

Posted on Mar 02, 2017 by David Arneke

College Hill has far more residents than were ever imagined when the neighborhood was laid out in the late 1800s. As a result, our pedestrian-centric neighborhood has too many cars running through overcrowded streets and off-kilter intersections, often recklessly and too fast. … Continue reading →

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Police to step up traffic enforcement on Spring Garden

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 by David Arneke

The Greensboro and UNCG police have announced a nine-week campaign to reduce accidents and crime on Spring Garden Street. The effort will start Tuesday September 16. The target area is from Mendenhall Street west through the campus and out to … Continue reading →

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