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Councilwoman Morris
Mobility, Sustainability & Beautification Committee
May 2, 2024
Sidewalks/Street Repair factors
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Councilwoman Morris Answer requested :: May 9, 2024
Does the City factor in traffic counts when determining where sidewalks are beneficial?
What criteria is used to determine whether a street is reconstructed or reclaimed?
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Referral Response:
1. Does the City factor in traffic counts when determining where sidewalks are beneficial?
We do not use traffic counts when determining sidewalks. We consider the following factors:
- Are there existing sidewalks that it can connect to
- Are there complaints that the sidewalk is needed
- Are there parks, schools, or churches in the area that a sidewalk would make it safer to walk to
2. What criteria is used to determine whether a street is reconstructed or reclaimed?
- If the base (the layer under the asphalt surface) is concrete or brick the road has to be reconstructed.
- If the base is made up of additional layers of asphalt it can be reclaimed.