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Commission advances Safe Streets mapping to prioritize pedestrian connections
Summary
The Planning Commission reviewed the Safe Streets initiative and directed commissioners to mark maps showing desired sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and connections, emphasizing pedestrian links between neighborhoods, schools, parks, downtown businesses and the library.
The Planning Commission reviewed the city's Safe Streets initiative and began identifying transportation priorities to support pedestrian connectivity and future grant applications.
Staff asked commissioners to review and mark maps identifying desired street improvements: sidewalks, intersections, crosswalks and longer transportation connections. Commissioners highlighted the need to improve pedestrian links between neighborhoods, schools, parks, downtown businesses and the library.
The commission also discussed potential uses of the former railroad corridor to expand pedestrian routes, potential Safe Routes to School access improvements, and how some connections could improve emergency response access. Commissioners were directed to return completed maps for inclusion in the City's planning database. No formal action was taken at the meeting.
