2nd Street and Orange Avenue Improvements

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Project Overview

The City of Sarasota is planning improvements at the intersection of 2nd Street and Orange Avenue, along with corridor enhancements in the surrounding area. This project focuses on improving safety, accessibility, and comfort for people walking, biking, driving, and accessing nearby businesses and destinations.

The improvements are intended to create a more walkable and welcoming environment while supporting downtown connectivity and mobility.

Project Location

  • Intersection of 2nd Street and Orange Avenue
  • Intersection of 1st Street and Orange Avenue
  • Adjacent corridor segments influenced by the intersection design

Purpose and Need

The project is being advanced to address:

  • Pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Intersection operations and clarity
  • Streetscape quality and comfort
  • Drainage and infrastructure needs
  • Connectivity between downtown destinations

Proposed Improvements

Potential improvements being evaluated include:

  • Updated intersection geometry and design
  • Enhanced pedestrian crossings and sidewalks
  • Streetscape elements such as landscaping and pedestrian scale features
  • Drainage improvements
  • Design features that support a safer and more comfortable walking environment

Project Schedule

The project schedule is available in the sidebar. Design is complete, and a public information meeting is forthcoming.

Public Involvement

Public input is a critical part of this project. The City will host a Public Informational Meeting to share project information and answer questions.

Public Informational Meeting

  • Date: February 18, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Location: City Hall Commission Chambers
  • Address: 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

At the meeting, attendees will be able to:

  • Learn about the project's purpose and improvements
  • View 100% Design
  • Ask questions and provide feedback directly to City staff

Meeting materials will be posted to this page following the event.

Meeting details are also provided in the Public Informational Meeting flyer


Design Production Notes

These renderings are conceptual and intended to help visualize the design. Final design details may change as the project advances through construction.

Overall Corridor Description

This rendering illustrates the proposed improvements along Orange Avenue at the 2nd Street intersection. The design focuses on improving pedestrian safety, accessibility, and intersection clarity while maintaining existing traffic operations.

Key features shown include updated curb geometry, improved crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and a raised traffic separator. The design supports a safer and more comfortable environment for people walking, biking, and driving through the corridor.

Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements

The rendering highlights new pedestrian crossings at all corners of the intersection, including clearly marked crosswalks, shorter crossing distances, and ADA-compliant curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces. Sidewalk connections are designed to match existing grades and improve accessibility for all users. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons will be installed at the intersection to enhance pedestrian safety.

These improvements are intended to make crossing the intersection safer and more intuitive, particularly for people walking, using mobility devices, or pushing strollers.

Project Overview

The City of Sarasota is planning improvements at the intersection of 2nd Street and Orange Avenue, along with corridor enhancements in the surrounding area. This project focuses on improving safety, accessibility, and comfort for people walking, biking, driving, and accessing nearby businesses and destinations.

The improvements are intended to create a more walkable and welcoming environment while supporting downtown connectivity and mobility.

Project Location

  • Intersection of 2nd Street and Orange Avenue
  • Intersection of 1st Street and Orange Avenue
  • Adjacent corridor segments influenced by the intersection design

Purpose and Need

The project is being advanced to address:

  • Pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Intersection operations and clarity
  • Streetscape quality and comfort
  • Drainage and infrastructure needs
  • Connectivity between downtown destinations

Proposed Improvements

Potential improvements being evaluated include:

  • Updated intersection geometry and design
  • Enhanced pedestrian crossings and sidewalks
  • Streetscape elements such as landscaping and pedestrian scale features
  • Drainage improvements
  • Design features that support a safer and more comfortable walking environment

Project Schedule

The project schedule is available in the sidebar. Design is complete, and a public information meeting is forthcoming.

Public Involvement

Public input is a critical part of this project. The City will host a Public Informational Meeting to share project information and answer questions.

Public Informational Meeting

  • Date: February 18, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Location: City Hall Commission Chambers
  • Address: 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

At the meeting, attendees will be able to:

  • Learn about the project's purpose and improvements
  • View 100% Design
  • Ask questions and provide feedback directly to City staff

Meeting materials will be posted to this page following the event.

Meeting details are also provided in the Public Informational Meeting flyer


Design Production Notes

These renderings are conceptual and intended to help visualize the design. Final design details may change as the project advances through construction.

Overall Corridor Description

This rendering illustrates the proposed improvements along Orange Avenue at the 2nd Street intersection. The design focuses on improving pedestrian safety, accessibility, and intersection clarity while maintaining existing traffic operations.

Key features shown include updated curb geometry, improved crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and a raised traffic separator. The design supports a safer and more comfortable environment for people walking, biking, and driving through the corridor.

Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements

The rendering highlights new pedestrian crossings at all corners of the intersection, including clearly marked crosswalks, shorter crossing distances, and ADA-compliant curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces. Sidewalk connections are designed to match existing grades and improve accessibility for all users. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons will be installed at the intersection to enhance pedestrian safety.

These improvements are intended to make crossing the intersection safer and more intuitive, particularly for people walking, using mobility devices, or pushing strollers.