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Council discusses sidewalk gaps, asks staff to seek funding options
Summary
Councilors heard a staff briefing and resident testimony on sidewalk gaps and directed staff to explore grants and policy options to address missing sidewalks and related safety concerns, particularly on older northside streets.
Councilors on Feb. 4 held a discussion on sidewalk infrastructure after a Planning & Zoning member requested a briefing on gaps that leave pedestrians walking in street rights‑of‑way. Terry (Development Services) explained that, by ordinance and long practice, sidewalks are installed by developers as areas are developed and are maintained by adjacent property owners; exceptions exist and some corridors require coordination with agencies such as TxDOT.
Residents and volunteers urged a more proactive city role. Jack Brown (a resident and P&Z member) and…
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