City opens first batch of ‘Healthy Streets’ to expand space for residents amid COVID-19 pandemic

The first batch of coronavirus pandemic-inspired “Healthy Streets” have opened in Austin. On May 7, the Austin City Council approved a resolution to create a slow streets initiative titled “Healthy Streets,” which will temporarily create safer spaces for people to walk, bike and travel in wheelchairs while still maintaining social distancing. On May 21, staff with the Austin Transportation Department started closing three different street…