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Residents, bike-ped committee press South Burlington to boost striping and sidewalk work in FY26 budget
Summary
At a South Burlington City Council budget retreat on Dec. 12, residents and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee urged the council to add money to the FY26 budget for durable striping and faster sidewalk repairs, citing safety concerns.
At a South Burlington City Council budget retreat on Dec. 12, residents and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee urged the council to add money to the FY26 budget for durable striping and faster sidewalk repairs, saying worn paint and narrow, damaged sidewalks pose hazards for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee requested an additional $10,000 in the striping line beyond the $50,000 shown in the department budget. Committee representative Bob Britt said the extra funds would let the city contract for polyurea, inlaid striping and pre-grind work that lasts about three years instead of repainting annually: “The most cost-effective safety thing that we can do as a…
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