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Anderson council delays "Complete Streets" resolution after debate over advisory committee role; special meeting set
Summary
The council debated Resolution 9-25 (Complete Streets) on Aug. 14, with disagreement over language that would involve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and reporting requirements. Councilors voted to table the resolution and scheduled a special meeting for Aug. 21 to finalize language and obtain attorney review.
The Anderson Common Council on Aug. 14 debated a proposed Complete Streets resolution that would formalize city guidelines for accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians on roadway projects and require periodic reporting to a citizen advisory group.
Supporters urged adoption as a public-safety and economic measure; Ben Orcutt, a local cyclist and advocate, told the council that including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee "is very important in this process" and would bring expertise from people who use the city's streets. Resident…
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