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Council hears plans for Ruotan (Ruritan) Street sidewalk and circulation changes
Summary
Design consultant presented a proposed sidewalk alignment and partial conversion to one‑way vehicle circulation on sections of Ruotan Street, with a phased approach to parking, setback landscaping and improved pedestrian connections to Rhode Island Avenue and the trolley trail.
The city council received a presentation on designs for pedestrian improvements on Ruotan (sometimes referenced as Ruritan) Street, a project that would add new sidewalk, adjust vehicle circulation to a combination of one‑way and limited two‑way sections, and improve pedestrian connections to Rhode Island Avenue and the trolley trail.
Why it matters: residents and council members identified safety and cut‑through traffic as primary concerns; the design aims to reduce vehicle‑pedestrian conflicts, retain parking on the…
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