pedestrian crossings
Where and how people cross streets safely, including crosswalks and signals.
Watch for whether Public Works turns the Memorial Drive/Washington Street discussion into a defined next step (engineering review, design choice, or a written policy for crossings).
The City Council approved a riverfront trail easement with the Kozlowski family entities, clearing the way for a bike/ped path and related parking changes along the West Twin. Next up, the Public Works Committee is back on crossings—this time focused on Memorial Drive, Washington Street, and school pedestrian flashing lights.
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passed City Council · May 4, 2026 26-087 Easement Agreement with Kozlowski Family for Public Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Access
Motion to approve and authorize the City Staff to sign the easement agreement with Kozlowski Family for public bicycle and pedestrian trail access on behalf of the City
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Staff reported WDOT was reviewing lane-width issues on the Washington Street Bridge.
Public Works Committee -
Staff reported they were studying vehicle speeds on Memorial Drive while weighing speed-reduction options versus returning to an earlier RRFB crossing plan at key crossings.
Public Works Committee -
Commissioners discussed concerns that fences built close to sidewalks can reduce visibility for drivers backing out of driveways.
Plan Commission -
Commissioners noted the ordinance does not require a front-yard fence setback except in specific vision-clearance areas (such as corner lots).
Plan Commission -
Commissioners expressed interest in changing the ordinance to require fences to be at least 3 feet back from sidewalks.
Plan Commission -
Riverside Foods asked about adding a marked mid-block pedestrian crossing on Wilson Street between 25th and 26th.
Public Works Committee -
Staff told the committee the city has no formal policy for mid-block crossing requests and that the typical professional answer is “no” due to safety concerns; Riverside Foods was told to submit a formal written request and justification for consideration.
Public Works Committee -
The committee discussed, hypothetically, vacating that block of Wilson Street in the future, but said it is not recommended now due to multiple property owners and possible utilities in the right-of-way.
Public Works Committee -
City Council approved an easement agreement with D & D Koz, LLC and Cory Koz Real Estate, LLC to allow construction and long-term maintenance of a bicycle and pedestrian trail along the West Twin riverfront, including related site improvements and parking enhancements.
City Council -
The easement agreement passed 9-0.
City Council -
During discussion, staff said the work was expected to be completed by the end of June and described the project as relatively small with a “big impact” on public access.
City Council -
Committee members scheduled discussion of street/road observations related to school pedestrian flashing lights.
Public Works Committee -
Committee members scheduled discussion of pedestrian crossings at Washington Street and Memorial Drive.
Public Works Committee