Title
Briefing on Neighborhood Pathways Program Status
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has selected two Neighborhood Pathways proposals for construction in 2015: Decatur Street SW and Moore Street SE.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the status of the Neighborhood Pathway Program. No Council action needed.
Report
Issue:
1. Receive a briefing on the Neighborhood Pathway proposals selected for construction in 2015. The Decatur Street SW and Moore Street SE pathways projects have been selected by staff and the BPAC for funding. The cost estimate for the work is $269,000 which is within the program budget.
2. Recognize the Northwest Neighborhood Association for their work to improve the Woodard Avenue Pathway.
Staff Contact:
Michelle Swanson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Transportation, 360.753.8575.
Presenter(s):
Sophie Stimson, Senior Planner, Public Works Transportation
Michelle Swanson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Transportation
Background and Analysis:
A neighborhood pathway is an off-street connection for bicyclists and pedestrians. The pathway shortens trip lengths and provides alternative routes for walking and biking. Pathways connect streets to parks, trails, schools, and other streets where no motor vehicle connection exists.
The Neighborhood Pathways Program was developed to address improvements that residents believe are important. Pathway projects can be entirely grant funded and completed by residents, entirely City constructed, or a collaboration between the City and a neighborhood.
This is the second time the City solicited applications for this program. The first application process was in 2013. Attachment 1 summarizes the status of the pathways projects approved for funding in 2013.
The City asked for feedback from BPAC and the neighborhood associations to improve the process and program. Their fe...
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