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Council reconsiders East Main pedestrian project amid neighborhood opposition, explores alternate crosswalk options
Summary
Staff reviewed prior outreach and a sight-distance study on the East Main Street sidewalk and crosswalk project, noting opposition from directly affected homeowners and the potential need for construction easements or condemnation; staff will study lower-impact crosswalk options and return with recommendations.
CANTON — The Canton City Council revisited a proposed East Main Street pedestrian project on Feb. 5 after staff described mixed public input and technical constraints that complicated the original sidewalk proposal.
Miss Watson reminded council that the project — first advanced in the transportation master plan and studied in 2023 by third-party design partners — would have extended sidewalks from Muriel Street to Jeanette Street and added a crossing at Bridal/Jeanette. Public outreach showed broad support…
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