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Keizer commissioners discuss sidewalk funding, transit plan and costly railroad crossing options
Summary
Commissioners reviewed sidewalk repair responsibilities and a potential council funding program, heard an update on the Transportation System Plan timeline, and discussed costly options — including a proposed footbridge across a railroad — to improve pedestrian access to Area D ballfields.
Commissioners pressed staff about sidewalk maintenance and funding during the planning commission's annual work‑plan review. Multiple members said sidewalks are uneven or missing in places and asked whether property owners can access city funds or grants for repairs.
"Currently... the short answer is currently there is not that fund, for private sidewalks," Shane said, explaining the city's existing sidewalk ordinance places maintenance…
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