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Council prioritizes sidewalk fixes and long-term connectors to improve walkability
Summary
Council reviewed sidewalk maintenance in Zone 1, discussed new sidewalk connectors to parks and downtown, and explored partnering with ODOT and Metro Parks for bridge access. Members emphasized short-term fixes and grant-seeking for larger projects.
Staff updated the council on sidewalk work in Zone 1: concrete replacement and grinding are scheduled and expected to finish within the current budget. The Director said the West Avenue Culvert expansion and associated sidewalk improvements are moving forward and that the Uptown Crosswalk pre-construction is complete.
Council members debated priorities for new connectors, naming possible locations (Church Street connector, links to the park and train bridge) and stressing both short-term small repairs and long-term network goals. One member framed the objective simply: "you'd be able to walk or ride a bike from any location to, like, past-time park," and urged the capital improvement plan to include phased sidewalk projects. Staff noted some projects would require coordination with ODOT or Metro Parks and that bridge improvements may require partnership and grant funding.
