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Engineers present $1.1 million downtown accessibility and streetscape plan; council tables funding decision
Summary
Boss Engineering presented a Phase 1 design to address accessibility, pedestrian safety and stormwater in downtown Walled Lake, citing a Department of Justice accessibility finding; council members asked the DDA to review the design and tabled the $1.1 million funding resolution to the next meeting.
Boss Engineering gave a detailed update on the city's downtown improvement project, focusing on accessibility upgrades, pedestrian safety measures and stormwater improvements in the Pontiac Trail to Liberty Street corridor. The consultant described options evaluated earlier this year and recommended an option that removes steps, improves accessible routes and addresses a large coal chute discovered during the investigation.
Why it matters: The consultant said a Department of Justice letter had identified accessibility issues—crossing points,…
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