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Council prioritizes traffic calming, streetscape and crosswalk repairs; ODOT contact assigned
Summary
Councilors flagged traffic calming, streetscape enhancements and crosswalk repairs as a high priority for public safety and business support and asked staff to contact ODOT for next steps on crosswalks and raised/paved options.
Wheeler councilors identified traffic calming, streetscape improvements and crosswalk repairs as a high priority tied to public safety and business needs. Councilors described proposed measures ranging from painted crosswalk refreshes to higher-cost tactile or plastic raised crosswalk installations.
One councilor reported she had a note to call ODOT (contact: Sean Martin) in July to seek assistance on crosswalk maintenance and to explore non-paint solutions such as plastic/raised crosswalk panels. Councilors emphasized simultaneous aesthetic improvements (stamped or colored sidewalks) and safety upgrades and proposed seeking funding and design proposals in parallel.
Councilors asked staff to continue pursuing funding sources and to return with estimates and a timeline; they noted the improvement would also support local businesses and tourism by making entry points to the city more attractive. No contract award or project authorization was made at the workshop.
