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Roads and DelDOT funding loom over land‑use recommendations; council urges state coordination
Summary
Council members repeatedly said DelDOT funding and timelines must be aligned with any growth map or rezoning changes. Staff recommended renewed, explicit coordination with the state; several council members urged using TIDs, impact fees or other tools, but noted DelDOT's slow timelines and limited near‑term capacity.
Georgetown, Del. — Transportation capacity, DelDOT funding and the pace of road improvements dominated several council members' questions during the Oct. 14 land‑use workshop, underscoring the long lead times on state road projects and the political pressure council members face from residents over summer congestion.
Council concerns: Multiple council members said they routinely hear public complaints that local roads cannot handle current traffic in the beach season and that approving…
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