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Board backs hybrid urban boulevard for North Watt Avenue amid outreach concerns; vote 4-1
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a staff recommendation to adopt the hybrid urban boulevard alternative for the North Watt Avenue corridor plan, endorsing protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and transit compatibility despite concerns about outreach and right-of-way impacts. The vote was 4–1.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 on April 8 to approve the hybrid urban boulevard alternative in the Reimagine North Watt Avenue complete streets plan, endorsing protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and future transit compatibility while acknowledging concerns from nearby residents and community groups about right-of-way impacts.
Cameron Chiu, principal civil engineer with the County Department of Transportation, recommended the hybrid urban alternative, saying staff "believe that the additional, protected bike lane, wider sidewalks, increased landscaping, and compatibility with Sacog and RRT's long term transit plans justify the additional right of way and costs for…
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