City hopes to improve streets for all — The City Council on Nov. 28 adopted a Complete Streets policy that will guide planning, design, operation and maintenance of streets so that they will meet the needs of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.
Complete Streets has been adopted by other cities and is supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The city will make changes that include improving its engineering design standards and developing a new bicycle and pedestrian master plan.
The council has made improving the city’s mobility and connectivity a priority as residents press for improvements to existing streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks.
Fines for polyfoam and balloon use enacted — The council established fines that people must pay if they sell or distribute polystyrene foam products or use balloons or confetti in outdoor areas on city property. Both activities were prohibited some time ago, but fines were not established at the time.
Violators will be warned after the first infraction. They then can be fined a minimum of $50 but have the right to appeal the fine.
Trash fines considered —Still under review are potential fines for construction activity occurring outside specified times of the day, and for bulk and vegetative waste being placed for pickup outside of required collection times or not in required areas.
— Mary Hladky
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