Western Avenue walkability and trail connectivity
Summary
Commissioner Hinrichs flagged that Western Avenue near the growing Heron Cove area has ditches but no sidewalks, bike lanes, or safe routes to four nearby parks — even with people pushing strollers along the road. A future trail exists only as a hoped-for GIS line with no capital plan funding, though a master transportation plan is in the works.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
A trail or sidewalk along Western Avenue would be a capital project, likely bundled with a future road rebuild — no funding identified yet.
Residents near Western Avenue, especially families walking to parks and schools.
Current residents face unsafe walking conditions until a project is funded.
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