Council pauses push for DOT-funded South Third Street shared‑use path after resident concerns

Summary

Beresford officials discussed a Transportation Alternatives grant that could cover 80% of design and construction costs for a shared‑use path on South Third Street, but delayed committing to DOT-funded design work after at least one resident objected and questions were raised about right‑of‑way, grades and long‑term maintenance.

Beresford city officials discussed moving forward with a Transportation Alternatives Program application to build a shared‑use path along South Third Street but decided to pause and pursue more community outreach rather than immediately accept DOT’s offer to fund design work.

The discussion centered on whether the city should request DOT pay 80% of preliminary design and the city pick up the remaining roughly 20%. Council members and staff said they do not yet have “100% concurrence” from residents along the route and that steep grades, driveways and narrow public easements could complicate construction and swelling costs.

Why it matters: the grant would extend the town’s active‑transportation network and provide a potentially safer route for students and residents who walk or bike. DOT involvement would reduce the city’s construction risk, but…

Council pauses push for DOT-funded South Third Street shared‑use path after resident concerns

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