Morgantown's primary artery into and out of downtown cuts through the most heavily traversed pedestrian crossing in WVU's main downtown campus.
Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety concerns have led to discussions and debates about Grumbein's Island for decades.
The results are as expected – traffic on the periphery of the city’s central business district backs up in both directions along University Avenue at various points throughout each day as university foot traffic filters through idling vehicles.
Now, there's unified momentum pushing for significant changes, with the University Avenue closure being
a priority for our administration.
Author's summary: University Avenue closure is a priority due to traffic and safety concerns.