Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council approves Spicer Group contract to study Harrison Road safety and design options
Summary
Council authorized up to $231,300 for Spicer Group to provide engineering services for Harrison Road rehabilitation, including a short‑term safety analysis for the Glencaron Elementary crosswalk and broader corridor design; residents had urged speed‑reduction measures and alternatives to removing the hill.
The East Lansing City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Spicer Group not to exceed $231,300 for engineering services on the Harrison Road Rehabilitation Project, which will include a near‑term safety analysis for the Glencaron Elementary School crosswalk and full corridor design from Grand River Avenue to Saginaw Street.
Public comment at the meeting underscored neighborhood safety concerns. Carissa Buchholz, a Glen Haven Avenue resident and parent, thanked staff for accelerating the project timeline but urged engineers to prioritize measures that reduce traffic speed rather than solely lowering the hill. “Leveling the hill without putting measures in place to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
