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Staff reports: e-scooter rules adopted, safety beacons to be installed, bridge grant work continues
Summary
City staff told the committee the council adopted e-scooter regulations consistent with the committee’s recommendation; the city will buy and install rectangular rapidly flashing beacons at specified intersections this spring; staff also updated the committee on a proposed bike-pedestrian bridge over Highway 41 and said the city is pursuing an 80/20 grant with an estimated city share around 20 percent.
City staff updated the Transportation Committee on several ongoing projects and council actions.
Staff reported the council approved regulations for e-scooters consistent with the committee's prior recommendation and related ordinances have been implemented. Staff also said the city is in the process of procuring rectangular rapidly flashing beacons (RRFBs) for the Woods Hole roundabouts and the Elmwood/Vinland/Murdoch intersection; the equipment will be purchased and installed when weather allows this spring.
On the proposed bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Highway 41, staff said the project remains in the "grama" process as discussed in the meeting and that developers have expressed interest in how the west-side property might connect to the bridge. Staff said council had given direction to proceed with a grant application described in the meeting as "80/20," with the city's share approximately 20 percent; staff characterized the total project cost as potentially "a couple million," spread over multiple years.
Staff said further details will follow as planning and grant processes proceed and urged interested parties to consult community development staff for design and timeline information.
