The city is changing rules to make sure new neighborhoods connect to each other with roads and paths, rather than being isolated islands.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The cost of road extensions will likely be borne by the developers as part of their project requirements.
Area residents and future business patrons who will have safer, more efficient access to the highway.
Residents may face temporary gaps in sidewalk connectivity while homes are being built.
Concerns were raised about pedestrian and cyclist safety, particularly on Main Street and near the Greens Lake trail. A request was made for dedicated bike parking at the new Smith's store.
The city is changing rules to make sure new neighborhoods connect to each other. This prevents 'islands' where you have to drive all the way to a main road just to reach a neighbor's house.
The city is updating rules to force developers to connect new streets and utilities to neighboring properties. This prevents 'dead-end' neighborhoods and makes it easier to get around town.
The city is changing rules to stop sidewalks from being damaged by construction equipment. This should save money and time by avoiding the need to fix broken concrete later.
The city is looking at ways to make bus travel more frequent and reliable. They are considering new routes and better technology to help residents get around town more easily.
The city is debating whether to stop requiring developers to install sidewalks in new subdivisions, potentially shifting the cost and timing to home builders. Residents are concerned this could lead to unfinished streets and safety hazards for pedestrians.
The city is debating whether to stop requiring sidewalks to be poured when a subdivision is first built. Currently, construction trucks often break the new concrete, forcing developers to pay for repairs later.
The city is concerned about traffic bottlenecks in the Fiddler's Canyon area. They are requiring developers to ensure new projects include road connections that don't rely solely on the existing Second East intersection.
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