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West Linn Youth Advisory Council urges city to prioritize sidewalk connectivity and safety
Summary
Members of the West Linn Youth Advisory Council presented a recommendation to the City Council calling for more funding and planning to repair, extend and connect sidewalks—particularly in older neighborhoods—to improve safety and access for children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Members of the West Linn Youth Advisory Council told the City Council on Feb. 18 that gaps and poor maintenance in the city’s sidewalk network make walking and biking unsafe for students, seniors and people with disabilities.
The youth presentation, delivered by council members including Brooklyn Car Lawyer, Misha Rana, Ruby Fassett and Zachary Santoso, highlighted several neighborhoods where sidewalks are broken or missing — including portions of Bolton, Cedar Oak, Pimlico and Rosemont Road — and urged the council to increase funding for sidewalk repairs and connectivity projects.
The youths noted that many younger residents rely on…
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