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Public Works updates council on IoT 1–3 capital programs; sidewalk funding and design constraints raised
Summary
Public Works staff reviewed status of the city's IoT (Improving Our Tulsa) capital programs: IoT 1 is fully funded and moving to construction, IoT 2 is midstream, and IoT 3 has limited gap funding; councilors pressed staff on sidewalk replacement, ADA clearance and funding limits.
Public Works staff presented an update on the city's capital programs known as IoT 1, IoT 2 and IoT 3 (Improving Our Tulsa series). Staff said IoT 1 funding has been fully received and designs are wrapping up with construction scheduled in the current fiscal year. IoT 2 projects are in design and construction; IoT 3 has received limited funding and is providing gap funding plus citywide bridge project design work.
Staff noted the programs include routine and preventive maintenance projects (carried out by street staff) that are expected to continue for roughly five years alongside capital work. They said widening funding for four projects was secured and design on those projects will start in the fall. Interactive maps for the capital programs are available on improveartulsa.com and through links on the city's website.
Councilor Bellas and others asked whether sidewalk replacement is included with the street projects. Public Works staff said sidewalk work varies by project: some widening jobs include sidewalks by design, while many non‑arterial rehabilitations typically do not add wholesale new sidewalks and instead focus on repairs and ADA access ramps. Staff also said the city maintains separate sidewalk funding sources and grant opportunities that could be used to build new corridors where warranted.
Ending
Council members requested follow‑up briefings and one‑on‑one meetings with Public Works staff to review district‑level packages; staff offered to meet with council aides for deeper dives and to share interactive maps and project lists.
