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Park and street-safety updates: Firefly Trail inspection set, Greenway plan pending, March crash report shows 487 crashes
Summary
Park planning staff said Firefly Trail Phase III will have a construction inspection on May 8; Greenway network plan is awaiting Mayor & Commission review; Transportation staff reported 487 crashes and two fatalities in March and said the Safe Streets for All Plan has been accepted and a construction grant application is underway.
Park Planning Coordinator Todd Miller told the Athens in Motion Commission that Firefly Trail Phase III has a construction inspection scheduled for Friday, May 8, and that staff are addressing a remaining property-owner request related to the phase. He also said a Greenway network plan is awaiting review by the Mayor and Commission and that the Greenway committee will assist Bike Athens with upcoming greenway fix-it kits.
Transportation and Public Works staff reported safety and planning updates. Jason Jones and colleagues presented the March crash report, which the transcript records as 487 total crashes and two fatalities. Katie Goodrum said the Mayor and Commission accepted the Safe Streets for All Plan and staff are applying for a construction grant to fund implementation.
No formal actions or funding approvals were taken during this meeting. Commissioners discussed committee updates and partnerships but did not vote on funding or construction authorizations at this session.
