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Council supports continued focus on bike/ped projects; seeks progress on Spear and Dorset connections
Summary
Council and the Bike & Ped Committee pushed for FY27 prioritization of the Spear Street and South Dorset shared-use paths and a Songbird/Dorset crosswalk; staff noted CIP inclusion and flagged ongoing DRB/developer coordination for continuity in some sections.
Councilors and committee representatives reiterated support for active-transportation projects that were highlighted by the Bike & Ped Committee. The committee asked that certain projects be listed in the FY27 CIP and noted concern that lack of visible progress on past projects may hurt future approvals; staff highlighted three projects the committee wants prioritized: the Spear Street shared-use path, the South Dorset Street shared-use path, and a crosswalk at Songbird and Dorset. A staff summary read from the committee email noted the three projects and urged coordination with DPW and police on safety improvements.
Separately, councilors discussed a DRB development that may interrupt a planned bike path linkage; staff said the parcel is on the official map and that any DRB denial could trigger council negotiation for property or construction obligations. The council also asked for updated trail maps and wayfinding investments, and staff confirmed wayfinding money is in the CIP and that new maps have been ordered for City Center Park.
