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Council authorizes 90% design for Atlantic Beach District streetscape; undergrounding of utilities remains separate and costly option
Summary
The council authorized town planning staff and consultants to advance Atlantic Beach District streetscape plans to 90% design, saying the plans will accommodate—but do not commit to—later undergrounding of utilities.
The Town of Middletown council on March 3 voted to advance the Atlantic Beach District (ABD) Streetscapes project from 30% to 90% design and to include the project in the town’s prioritized submission to the State Transportation Improvement Program.
Town Planner Ron Walanski and consulting engineer Sean Giatis reviewed the 30% plans, which propose concrete sidewalks on both sides of Aquidneck Avenue, continuous sidewalk on Wave Avenue, widened sidewalks in key areas, 11-foot travel lanes, 4-foot bike lanes and a minimum five-foot sidewalk. The design will meet newer accessibility guidance requiring a 48-inch clear zone between obstructions such as utility poles, mailboxes and hydrants. Renderings presented show potential decorative…
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