Meeting Summary
The city council approved the Campus Corner Pedestrian Safety Plan to enhance safety in the busy entertainment district. The plan includes closing Asp Avenue at Boyd Street during peak hours and establishing designated ride-share staging areas. White Street will temporarily become one-way westbound when Asp Avenue is closed, while Public Works evaluates the cost and feasibility of a permanent one-way conversion alongside an ADA-accessible sidewalk.
Key Decisions & Votes
Campus Corner Pedestrian Safety Plan
42:00The council approved the Campus Corner Pedestrian Safety Plan, which includes closing Asp Avenue at Boyd Street during peak hours and designating ride-share staging areas. White Street will be temporarily converted to one-way westbound when Asp Avenue is closed, pending further study on a permanent conversion and sidewalk improvements.
Financial Matters
Federal grants for telescopic bollards
Exploring options for federal grants to fund long-term infrastructure improvements like telescopic bollards for street closures.
ADA-accessible sidewalk on White Street
Public Works to provide cost and timeline for constructing an ADA-accessible sidewalk on the south side of White Street.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Cost and timeline for ADA-accessible sidewalk on the south side of White Street
- Decision on permanent one-way conversion for White Street
- Exploration of federal grants for telescopic bollards
- Designated Bird scooter nest location
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the proposed Campus Corner Pedestrian Safety Plan and White Street one-way conversion
Presentation and discussion on a plan to improve pedestrian safety in the Campus Corner area, addressing high pedestrian traffic, narrow streets, and ride-share congestion. The plan includes street closures, ride-share staging, and a proposed one-way conversion for White Street.