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Kalispell council sets public hearing on Main Street Safe Streets plan after mixed public comments
Summary
Council set a May 19 public hearing on a Safe Streets for All implementation grant for a proposed Main Street redesign after more than a dozen citizens and business owners commented for and against aspects of the plan.
The Kalispell City Council voted unanimously Monday to set a public hearing for May 19 on the Main Street concept design and whether to pursue a Safe Streets for All implementation grant.
The hearing follows extensive public comment both supporting and criticizing parts of the plan, including proposed lane reductions, widened sidewalks and snow-removal concerns. Supporters said the design could make downtown more walkable and help local businesses. Opponents warned of construction impacts, reduced access for deliveries and uncertain snow-management plans.
Why it matters: the grant would fund safety and design work on downtown Main Street that proponents say could improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and help revitalize downtown. Council members said a formal hearing will allow the city to collect public input and put concerns on the record before any application decision.
Several downtown business…
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