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Council approves Complete Streets amendment to pursue federal grant; Fifth and Sixth streets two‑way conversion sparks debate
Summary
The Waterloo City Council voted to amend its Complete Streets/Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to add a downtown reconstruction project that includes converting portions of Fifth and Sixth streets from one‑way to two‑way so the city can apply for federal Safe Streets for All funding.
The Waterloo City Council voted to amend its Complete Streets/Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to add a project converting portions of Fifth and Sixth streets from one‑way to two‑way and to allow staff to pursue federal Safe Streets for All funding for a larger downtown reconstruction project.
Jamie Knudson, city engineer, explained the amendment is necessary to apply for federal funding for an estimated $30 million project that includes reconstruction of Dry Run Arch and streetscape work. Knudson said applying for the grant requires the project elements described in the plan and that federal funding could cover roughly 80% of…
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