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Policy board reported to back bridge replacement; Department of Transportation retains final approval
Summary
A meeting update said the policy board supports replacing a local bridge used year-round by pedestrians and cyclists, but final approval rests with the Department of Transportation because the structure is shared-use with golf carts.
Speaker 1 reported that, since the previous meeting, the policy board met and "was in favor of going forward with the replacement of that bridge." Speaker 1 said the bridge is used year-round by pedestrians and bicycles and noted that "it's ultimately, as I understand it, up to the DOT," because the crossing is shared with golf carts.
The update did not include a timeline, design, or funding breakdown; Speaker 1 characterized the policy board position as supportive but said final decisions and scheduling are controlled by the Department of Transportation. No motion or formal vote on the bridge was recorded during this meeting.
Why this matters: the bridge serves nonmotorized users for much of the year and its replacement could affect pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and any services that rely on the crossing. The meeting record reflects stakeholder support at the policy-board level but does not document DOT concurrence or a project schedule.
The meeting advanced other local maintenance items and then adjourned.
