Staff updates: scooter rules implemented, flashing beacons purchased; bike/pedestrian bridge over US‑41 remains preliminary
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Summary
City staff reported the Common Council approved e‑scooter regulations consistent with bike rules, authorized purchase of rectangular rapidly flashing beacons (RRFBs) for a roundabout and intersection to be installed in spring, and said work on a bike/pedestrian bridge over US‑41 is in preliminary stages with developer interest on the west side.
City staff told the Transportation Committee that the Common Council had adopted regulations treating shared e‑scooters similar to bikes and that the department is purchasing rectangular rapidly flashing beacons (RRFBs) for the Woods Hole roundabouts and the Elmwood/Vinland/Murdoch intersection, with installation planned when weather allows this spring.
On the proposed bike and pedestrian bridge over US‑41, staff said they are still working through the GRAMA process and that the city has received interest from developers who may want to coordinate development on the west side where a connection could be made. Staff emphasized the work is preliminary and that the council has given direction to proceed with a grant application but that more details will follow.
Committee members asked about project cost and timing; staff said the bridge could be a multimillion-dollar project with the city share likely in the 20 percent range and that spending would likely be phased over multiple years. Staff said they will keep the committee updated as plans and grant applications progress.
The committee received the report and no formal action was taken on the bridge at this meeting.
