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Council weighs narrower sidewalk, easement and safety trade-offs for Grand Avenue project
Summary
City council discussion focused on a proposed sidewalk/multi-use trail on Grand Avenue, options to reduce permanent property easements, safety concerns about e-bikes and scooters, and possible litigation exposure tied to easements and takings claims.
Saratoga Springs City Council members and staff debated a proposed Grand Avenue pedestrian and bicycle improvement that council members said would reduce the number of required permanent property easements but would not eliminate litigation risk or community concerns.
Supporters and staff described options that would shrink an original 8-foot multi‑use path to a 5‑foot sidewalk, a change officials said would reduce the number of properties requiring grading and driveway easements from about 54 initially identified in concept down to roughly 18. Staff estimated the narrower design could reduce permanent easements and lower the scope of property…
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