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Sykesville streetscape delays and busy farmers market prompt talk of shuttles and parking pilots
Summary
Council and staff said the South End streetscape work is taking longer than planned, and councilors discussed short‑term measures — including a shuttle pilot and use of off‑site parking — to ease heavy parking and pedestrian congestion at the town’s popular farmers market.
Town staff told the Sykesville mayor and town council on May 27 that the South End streetscape project is progressing but taking longer than anticipated because of sequencing and weather. That delay, staff said, has increased parking pressure downtown during two busy farmers‑market weekends.
Town Manager Joe explained the streetscape work requires staged pours for curbs, pads and pavers that cannot be accelerated without risking long‑term durability. “We are telling everybody now the target is June to make sure that this is done and done correctly,” Joe said, noting weather and…
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