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Needham committee advances draft Sidewalk Improvement Program; asks DPW for funding and condition metrics
Summary
The Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee reviewed a draft Sidewalk Improvement Program, pressed DPW on funding and condition metrics, and asked staff to revise the draft to include prioritization criteria, material flexibility and funding options before returning to the group and the Select Board.
The Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee on Tuesday reviewed a draft Sidewalk Improvement Program and instructed Department of Public Works staff to revise the outline to include clearer funding strategies, condition metrics and prioritization criteria.
DPW staff described the draft as an operational framework intended to reduce what they described as a longstanding sidewalk backlog. Tyler, director of streets and transportation, told the committee that the town maintains about 125 miles of sidewalk and that roughly 40 miles have been identified as needing rehabilitation. "Our sidewalk and curb budget, for operating is about a $112,000," Tyler said, adding that the town has approximately $1,000,000…
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