Adopt South Richmond Transportation Connectivity Plan
In Plain English
The city developed a plan to improve transportation connections in South Richmond. The plan identifies where new bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit routes should go. If approved, the city can apply for state and federal grants to fund these transportation projects.
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Votes
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 93-15 approving the South Richmond Transportation Connectivity Plan, with direction to staff to include a review of the plan every two years for potential modifications
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Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved a transportation plan for South Richmond that maps out where new bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit routes should be built. This plan doesn't commit any city money but positions Richmond to apply for state and federal grants to actually fund these improvements. The council also directed staff to review and potentially update the plan every two years. This continues the council's general pattern of supporting infrastructure projects, with most members historically voting in favor of similar measures.
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Public Comments
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