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Valparaiso board approves INDOT-funded pedestrian pathway across Canadian National Railroad
Summary
The Board of Works approved plan approval for a pedestrian pathway crossing the Canadian National Railroad (DES #2401573), backed by a $760,000 INDOT safety improvement grant. The board voted to proceed after staff described the route and funding.
The Valparaiso Board of Works voted to approve plan approval for a pedestrian pathway that will cross the Canadian National Railroad, authorized as DES #2401573 and supported by a $760,000 Indiana Department of Transportation safety improvement grant.
City staff presented the project route, saying the pathway will link La Porte Avenue, the roundabout and northward connections. "We're excited for this pathway project to continue," Speaker 6 told the board, noting the INDOT funding tied to the project. The board moved and adopted the plan by voice vote.
Engineering and staff described the design as avoiding relocation of an existing utility box and routing pedestrians around existing infrastructure rather than moving it. City officials said the plan will improve pedestrian connectivity along the corridor and is coordinated with state funding.
Next steps recorded by staff include final plan documentation and execution of required signatures on the project cover sheet. The board did not set additional conditions in the meeting; staff indicated follow-up steps will proceed through normal project controls.
