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Urbandale plans new trails, sidewalk phases and an interstate pedestrian crossing; $400,000 federal grant for Hickman segment

City of Urbandale Capital Improvements Plan Review · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Public works staff reviewed multiple sidewalk and trail projects, a required ADA transition plan, and proposed options for an interstate pedestrian crossing near 86th Street; city secured $400,000 in federal funds toward a Hickman-area trail segment.

City engineering staff walked council through the CIP's sidewalk and trail elements and described options for a pedestrian crossing over the interstate. John said the ADA pedestrian access transition plan obligates the city to an annual $100,000 ramp-up program to maintain federal funding eligibility and noted many ramps are upgraded whenever adjacent work occurs.

On trails, staff…

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