The 2024 Bicycle Master Plan
The City is updating its Bicycle Master Plan to focus on priority routes. This plan guides the City’s spending on projects that will encourage biking while reducing crashes.
Infrastructure
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W&OD Trail Crossings – Construction Begins April 2024
Construction of four W&OD trail crossings will last until August. Expect periodic road closures on Great Falls St, N Oak St and N Spring St.
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The Little City’s Big Sewage Challenge – Part 2: Has Growth Paid For Growth?
The City Manager proposed funding the $20+ million cost of adding sewage capacity with City funds and $14.3 million bond issuance. City Council asked why growth isn’t paying for growth, what other options.
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The Little City’s Big Sewage Challenge – Part 1
Approved and coming mixed-use projects prompted negotiations to increase sewage processing capacity. The City Manager surprised Council with an estimate of $19.3m.
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The Greening of Lincoln – A Stormwater Project
This $8m Greening of Lincoln addresses flood risks, sidewalk and traffic safety issues on Lincoln Avenue. Flood maps show the vulnerability of the area.
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Proposed Park Design At The Fellows Property
The Fellows property is to be a park that focuses on conservation. It will have a grove of nut and fruit trees and a berry patch.
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Park Avenue Great Streets Project Primer
Affects Park Avenue from N. Washington to N. Virginia. Widening sidewalks, bulb-out intersections, street trees added and removed.
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Park Avenue Project Removes New Library Trees, Endangers More
The City arborist is surprised by the proposed removal of the newly planted library trees in the Park Avenue Great Streets Project.
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Arborist Says Brick Sidewalks Are Too Costly, High Maintenance
Video: Arborist says that brick pavers are extremely expensive to install and require more maintenance than concrete sidewalks.
