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Residents press council on sidewalks, stormwater and transit during CIP hearing

Blacksburg Town Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Town staff outlined a $182 million, five-year capital improvement program; residents used the public-hearing period to press for sooner pavement and sidewalk work, better stormwater repairs and temporary bike-safety measures while long-term projects remain years away.

Town staff presented the recommended five-year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2026–27 through 2030–31), describing 114 projects totaling about $182 million over five years and noting priorities such as athletic-field upgrades, a Progress Street parking facility, sidewalk and trail construction, transit bus replacements and stormwater and sewer rehabilitation.

After the presentation, a sustained…

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