Residents split over Bill 51‑26 changes that would speed sidewalk construction
Public hearing on Bill 51‑26 drew dozens of speakers: transit and disability advocates said lowering the petition threshold to 25% would speed safety improvements and help school walk zones; opponents warned the change could allow a small minority to waive hearings, and raised concerns about trees, drainage and community notice.
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The council heard extensive testimony on Bill 51‑26, which would modify public‑hearing requirements for sidewalks and allow waiver of a hearing when a petition supporting a proposed sidewalk reaches 25 percent of residents on a route (down from 50 percent under current law).
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