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Ogden delays Wall Avenue corridor decision after public safety debate; seeks further review
Summary
After a consultant presentation on Wall Avenue alternatives, the council voted to extend consideration of the Wall Avenue Corridor Plan (proposed resolution 2025-21) to allow further work with UDOT and additional public engagement; staff estimated a 4–6 month review period.
Ogden City Council on Oct. 21 paused final action on the Wall Avenue Corridor Plan and directed planning staff and consultants to work further with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and stakeholders to address mobility and safety concerns.
Jacob Farnsworth of Kimley‑Horn, the consultant working with the city, presented a preferred concept that retains existing vehicle lanes while adding traffic-calming features: medians with pedestrian refuge, bulb-outs, narrower travel lanes to reduce speeds, and a shared-use path on the west side to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. Farnsworth said the preferred alternative was chosen because it maintains vehicle throughput while increasing safety and multimodal access; the team identified other concepts—an elevated pedestrian…
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