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MattersTransportationFirst seen Jun 5, 2023Last discussed May 6, 2024

Sidewalk infill project priorities

Approved

A scoring matrix and five-year priority list will guide where the City builds missing sidewalks and multi-use paths. Projects will be prioritized within available budgets.

Where it stands: Five-year priority list and criteria matrix approved Jun 5, 2023.

Where it is: Sidewalk infill project priorities
Where it is · from the staff report · View report

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Sep 20, 2021

    Five-year sidewalk infill strategy

    The proposed 2022–2026 strategy would guide new sidewalk sections, prioritizing connections near schools, downtown, parks and trails. Staff were asked to explore additional funding sources so more sidewalks can be built with minimal property-tax impact.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 6, 2024·Public comment
    • Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sidewalk infill budget
      Questions sidewalk funding priorities and asks council to prioritize Luxton Road, where high traffic leaves children without safe walking space.
    • A residentConcerned · Budget and sidewalks
      Urges council to restrain sidewalk spending, consult residents and former mayors, and restore advisory committees amid rising taxes.
    • B. Daniels (Gade Road)Opposes · Financial plan
      Opposes the double-digit tax increase, arguing council should live within its means amid other rising household costs.
    • Chris Voxell (Players Drive)Opposes · Financial plan
      Urges council to save rather than spend, arguing sidewalk projects can wait and cumulative tax increases burden residents on fixed incomes.
    • A residentOpposes · Budget and tax increase
      Opposes the 15.1% tax increase, questions claims of neglected services, and criticizes planned sidewalk spending and hotel policy.
    • Sandy SeifertOpposes · Financial plan and tree bylaw
      Opposes the budget and tree bylaw, arguing public input is performative and sidewalk spending is already committed.
    • Ryan McKenzieConcerned · Retaining-wall bylaw
      Requests a 30-day review and site walk for the retaining-wall bylaw, citing potential unintended effects on existing and future projects.

  2. June 5, 2023· Council

    Sidewalk and path projects prioritized for five years

    Council directed staff to use the Sidewalk Infill Project Criteria Matrix to prioritize sidewalk and multi-use path projects and approved a 5-year priority list within budget considerations.

    Decision: Adopted the Sidewalk Infill Project Criteria Matrix and approved a prioritized five-year project list.

    Passed 7–0

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