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Oroville council backs exploring federal, state grants to build sidewalks in Southside
Summary
Councilmembers and residents urged the city to pursue federal and state active-transportation grants and short-term engineering work to fill missing sidewalk segments on Burlington and Spencer streets; staff were given consensus direction to develop cost estimates and pursue grant opportunities.
Councilmembers on Feb. 4 signaled support for exploring grant and engineering options to install continuous sidewalks along Burlington and Spencer streets in the Southside neighborhood, after a presentation and several public comments describing safety risks for children and residents.
The proposal, presented to the City Council as the “Southside Sidewalk Initiative,” described Burlington and Spencer streets as “main thoroughfares” used by children walking to nearby schools and by residents who lack other transportation. The presenter said the project fits eligibility criteria for active-transportation grants and other federal and state programs; she asked city staff to pursue potential funding and preliminary engineering to strengthen applications.
Why it matters: Speakers said gaps in the sidewalk network force children, parents and people using wheelchairs into vehicle lanes…
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