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Council programs $5.8 million in bond funds for ‘Safe Routes to Parks’ to reduce pedestrian injuries
Summary
City staff will reprogram $5.8 million from the 2022 Community Progress Bond intersection safety funds to a new Safe Routes to Parks program focused on pedestrian crossings, sidewalk gaps, lighting and other safety measures near priority parks.
The El Paso City Council approved a resolution to reprogram $5.8 million of unprogrammed 2022 Community Progress Bond intersection‑safety funds to create a Safe Routes to Parks program. The council voted unanimously after a presentation from Joaquin Rodriguez of the Capital Improvement Department.
Rodriguez said staff used crash, pedestrian demand and demographic data to prioritize parks located on or near the city’s…
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