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Commissioners debate 9th Street active-transportation options; Seafarer's Park erosion design moves forward
Summary
Commissioners discussed 9th Street pedestrian and cyclist safety—options ranged from a multiuse gravel trail to limited sidewalk sections constrained by private easements and wetlands—and staff said Seafarer's Park erosion-control design is nearly ready to go out to bid, with construction anticipated next fiscal year.
Commissioners and staff debated options for 9th Street active‑transportation improvements, with staff noting tight right‑of‑way, private‑property easement limits and wetland constraints that make continuous sidewalks infeasible in places. One commissioner suggested a multiuse gravel trail where easements allow; another suggested lower‑cost interim measures such as solar-powered flashing lights at pedestrian access points to improve visibility for schoolchildren and other walkers.
Staff also updated the commission on Seafarer's Park erosion control: the design contract for the initial segment (about $95,000 for design last fiscal year) was presented and staff said the construction phase is likely to be carried forward into the next fiscal year for bidding and implementation. Quincy Robinson park projects—pickleball/tennis subgrade rebuild and Waterfront Trail design—were also discussed with staff noting resurfacing is a full rebuild, not a simple overlay.
