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Commission approves Park Street flashing beacons; curb-extension plan draws community pushback
Summary
The commission approved rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons at two Park Street crossings, but a proposed north-side curb extension triggered substantial public concern about snowplow operations, freight access and transparency around design and approval by the Montana Department of Transportation.
The Livingston City Commission approved a contract with Askin Construction to install rapid-flashing beacons at two un-signalized pedestrian crossings on Park Street, approving a construction contract after extensive public comment and questions about a proposed curb extension at the Park–Main intersection.
Project and funding: City staff said the Park Street pedestrian-improvement project is funded partly by a state allocation from House Bill 355 (the State Local Infrastructure Partnership Act), private donations and a small city contribution. The total project budget listed in the staff packet was about $190,376; staff said roughly 10 percent of that comes from the city and a donor contribution of about $28,001.69 paid for equipment.
Design and safety rationale: Public-works staff and the city manager said the rapid-flashing beacons are intended to…
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