The BuHi Walk is a proposed pedestrian pathway that will better connect existing shopping centers with their rich offerings of restaurants and retailers by adding public art and amenities to provide a more engaging walking environment. The BuHi Walk has the potential to make a significant impact with little funding and will further add to the reputation of Buford Highway as a destination for eating and entertainment throughout the Atlanta region and other regions across the globe.
Cities often install creative crosswalks as an artistic community enhancement or even a municipal branding effort, but they also can have safety benefits over the standard white stripes. Drivers tend to notice patterns and bright colors more than the tried-and-true white paint on asphalt. As Austin's creative crosswalk website succinctly puts it:
"In addition to being fun, they can raise awareness of pedestrian safety."
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Proposed BuHi Walk Route
Proposed Sidewalk Connection at Pinetree Plaza
Closeup of the Proposed BuHi Walk Portion at Pinetree Plaza
