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Smithsburg council opts for alternative 4 with 14-foot lane compromise for downtown square
Summary
After two votes, the Smithsburg Town Council rejected a narrow-lane proposal and approved guidance to pursue Alternative 4 with lanes widened to 14 feet, citing a compromise between pedestrian space and emergency access.
The Smithsburg Town Council on a motion approved guidance to pursue Alternative 4 for the downtown square, but with a compromise to use 14‑foot travel lanes instead of the narrower 12‑foot lanes first proposed.
Councilors debated four layout options that balanced parking, outdoor seating and pedestrian access. Engineering consultant (Speaker 1) said a narrower layout…
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