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Public hearing held on Quincy's 2027—2032 Transportation Improvement Plan; council asks DOT coordination for SR 28 crossings
Summary
City staff opened the required public hearing on the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan. Council members and residents requested crosswalks and safety improvements on SR 28 and Central Avenue; staff said DOT has funding for SR 28 crossings and the plan will be amended as needed before the council considers adoption.
City staff held the public hearing required for the City of Quincy's 2027—2032 six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Staff explained the legal requirement under state law and said the hearing allows residents to comment before the council considers adoption by resolution.
A resident and several council members raised safety concerns about State Route 28 through town and requested pedestrian crossings, flashing beacons, and sidewalk improvements. "They're planning to do a safety crossing walk there," staff said about DOT's plans for SR 28 and indicated the city can add projects to the TIP and apply for DOT funding to accelerate work.
Council members also asked about adding a crosswalk on Central Avenue by H Street (near KeyBank and Chezahonda) after members reported seeing an accident at that location. Staff said the items can be included in the TIP and pursued with DOT for funding, design and permitting assistance. The hearing record will be considered and the preliminary TIP may be amended prior to formal adoption at a future council meeting.
During public comment, resident Frank Gonzales asked for clarification about pool season-pass pricing after a social-media post suggested nonresidents were paying different amounts. Russ (city staff) explained that the city owns and operates the pool and that nonresident season passes and program fees are roughly 15—20% higher because those residents do not pay city taxes to subsidize operations; daily admission rates are the same. Staff asked that residents call the city office for clarification and said they will post information to correct misinformation online.
The council closed the hearing with no final action that night; staff will bring the TIP back for amendment and possible adoption in a future meeting.
