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Council moves forward with final design for Womack Road sidewalk to close a school‑route gap
Summary
Council heard a presentation and staff recommended contracting final design for a 6‑foot sidewalk on the south side of Womack Road (Cambridge Drive to Vermack Road) to complete a safe route to school link; staff estimated $118,000 for design and recommended adding related Vermaque improvements and a curb bulb‑out for pedestrian safety.
City staff presented the final design proposal for a 6‑foot sidewalk on the south side of Womack Road between Cambridge Drive and Vermack Road to fill a network gap and provide a safer walking route to nearby schools. The typical section includes a 4‑foot buffer and 6‑foot sidewalk tying into existing curb and gutter; staff said all proposed improvements fit within the existing right of way.
The project scope also includes portions of the Vermaque sidewalk project, bicycle lane widenings and a curb bulb‑out at the northeast corner of Vermaque and Womack to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and improve ADA compliance. Staff reported a design cost proposal of $118,000 and recommended advancing the contract; councilmembers supported moving forward and discussed opportunities for interim safety improvements while full construction funding is secured.
