Council approves Third Street curb-and-sidewalk project with traffic-calming specs

The Clifton City Council voted to authorize advertising for bids on Third Street sidewalk and curb improvements and asked staff to include traffic‑calming measures in the bid specifications.

Council members described temporary “candlesticks” (traffic-post devices) placed on Clifton Avenue and other portions of the Third Street corridor as a pilot to slow traffic; several members asked that temporary devices be replaced by permanent bump-outs in the construction contract if the traffic study supports that approach. One council member said the temporary devices appeared to have reduced speeding where deployed, and asked that bid documents not omit the permanent bump‑out option.

City staff said police data and a traffic study are being reviewed; they noted the grant funding for the project covers a defined segment and that additional segments could be completed in future grant cycles. Several council members also emphasized matching any new permanent features on both sides of the corridor when funding allows.

The council's approval authorizes advertising and instructs procurement staff to include traffic‑calming features in the construction scope so bidders price the work; the council did not select a contractor at this meeting. The matter was advanced by motion and passed without recorded objections.