First and Second Street Sidewalks

Pedestrian and stormwater management improvements were requested by residents in this neighborhood through the Residential New Concrete Sidewalk Program.

Improved Safety and Drainage
This project includes construction of sidewalks and curb and gutter on First Street between Hallman Street and Oak Street and on Second Street between Walnut Street and Oak Street.

Sidewalks would improve pedestrian safety. Curb and gutter contain stormwater runoff to the roadway and prevent it from flowing onto private property.

Priority Project
This project is included in the city’s FY2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program, adopted by City Council on June 13, 2023. The projects in the program are eligible for regional, state, and federal funding consideration over the next 2-10 years. The projects recommended in the program balance local and regional transportation needs, improve connectivity, and facilitate livability.

Funding
The city presented concept plans for the proposed improvements at an open house on March 22. The City Council will be asked to endorse an application for state revenue sharing funding for the First and Second Street Sidewalks project at their September 12 City Council meeting. Councilmembers will review feedback from the current outreach period when considering endorsement of the funding application. If the city is successful in receiving this funding, it would become available in 2026, with construction occurring in 2028-2029.