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Neighbors urge East Bank Authority to rule out six‑lane boulevard for East Bank Boulevard
Summary
At the Aug. 26 East Bank Development Authority meeting, multiple neighborhood representatives and the Civic Design Center urged the board to eliminate a proposed six‑lane design for East Bank Boulevard, citing safety, walkability and a spring survey showing 70% opposition.
Several neighborhood representatives and design advocates told the East Bank Development Authority on Aug. 26 that the planned East Bank Boulevard should not include a six‑lane option and urged the board to prioritize a pedestrian‑first design.
Speakers said a six‑lane boulevard would conflict with the city’s Vision Zero and walkability goals and would create safety problems for neighbors and businesses. “Eliminate any six‑lane boulevard options from the plan,” said a neighborhood representative during the public‑comment period.
The speakers cited a spring East Bank survey in which, they said,…
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