Moab is getting safer for walkers! New, slower speed limits are being put in place, and studies show this means fewer serious injuries for people on foot. It's a win for pedestrian safety.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The project is included in the upcoming road budget.
Pedestrians, cyclists, and students walking to school.
Pedestrians who might lose out on continuous sidewalk connectivity in certain areas.
The council amended the city code regarding sidewalk construction, shifting some approval authority for exceptions from the council to the City Manager.
The city is looking at ways to stop forcing property owners to build sidewalks on streets where they don't fit or aren't needed yet, which helps avoid 'patchwork' construction.
The city is looking at ways to let property owners skip building sidewalks in certain cases. This could save homeowners money but might change how walkable our neighborhoods are.
Salt Lake City and Moab’s slower speed limits are proving safer for pedestrians KUER
The city is upgrading to high-visibility crosswalks to make streets safer for walkers and cyclists, moving away from simple paint.
Follow this issue in Moab City
Get an alert when it comes back up at City Hall — one plain-English email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.