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Councilors push for sustained funding for sidewalks, bike lanes and Vision Zero work
Summary
Council member Flaherty urged an $8 million‑per‑year capital commitment to finish high‑priority network elements, boost sidewalks and protected bike lanes, and meet the city’s Vision Zero safety goals; colleagues discussed staffing needs and bond vs. annual financing.
At the Bloomington Common Council’s April 9 deliberation session, multiple members singled out transportation and mobility as both a public‑safety priority and a candidate for sustained budget increases.
Council member Flaherty said the city must accelerate work on an existing high‑priority network and recommended annual capital funding…
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