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Sandpoint plans downtown lot repave and redesign; engineers propose single Third Avenue driveway
Summary
City engineers presented a concept to resurface and reconfigure the downtown public parking lot, shifting entrances, updating ADA access to current PROWAG guidelines, and adding bike racks and tree wells; the plan seeks council direction on final design and tradeoffs including tree removal and plowability.
City engineering staff presented a preliminary concept on Feb. 13 to repave and reconfigure the downtown public parking lot, citing deteriorated asphalt, ponding and substandard access‑aisle dimensions.
Brandon Stegeman, who staff identified as an engineer assisting the project, told the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee the concept would consolidate vehicular access to a single entrance on Third Avenue to reduce sidewalk crossings and conflicts with bicycle routes on Oak Street. "Reducing the number of times that cars can cross the public sidewalk is a good thing for pedestrian and bicycle safety," Brandon said, describing…
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