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Medina committee hears business and resident concern on parking, bump-outs and truck routing around downtown square
Summary
Council members and residents debated removing angled parking, adding bump-outs and routing deliveries to reduce pedestrian risk on the downtown square; staff noted prior bid overruns and said a rebid and further study are planned before design decisions.
The Streets & Sidewalks Committee discussed proposed changes to parking and traffic around Medina's historic downtown square (agenda item 26-023), centering on pedestrian safety, business access and contractor costs for resurfacing and traffic-calming measures.
Council President John Coyne framed the aim as improving pedestrian space and safety on the north side of the square: he suggested eliminating angled parking to allow wider sidewalks and outdoor dining while relying on ample nearby parking (about 1,200 spaces in a nine-block area and two parking decks). Coyne said redesigns should balance safety…
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