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Council agrees to pursue phased sidewalks, funding options for 40th & Madison safe‑routes
Summary
Councilors discussed a plan to phase sidewalk and crossing improvements near the 40th and Madison school corridor, asked staff to estimate costs and explore regional, state and federal safe‑routes grants and possible school contributions.
Council members said the city should identify and phase the most critical sidewalk segments leading to the 40th and Madison school area and gather cost estimates before pursuing funding.
"My suggestion would be is that we find out and put it in phases and find out which ones are most crucial that we need to look at — maybe phase 1, phase 2, or phase 3," a council member said, urging staff to prioritize short walking connections and crossings. Several members noted past work on 45th Street had been supported by a federal grant routed through the state and that grant cycles can take years.
Councilors discussed whether the school district would contribute to construction costs and whether regional partners such as the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) might have grant opportunities. Staff and council members also suggested coordinating sidewalks with planned trail and bike facilities to increase active‑transportation benefits and reduce duplicated work. The group asked staff to return with phased cost estimates and potential funding sources for consideration at a future meeting.
