City of Gainesville - File #: 170812.

• File #: 170812.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/7/2018
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 2/15/2018
• Final action: 2/15/2018
• Title: Schedule for Potential Land Development Code Amendments to Sidewalk Regulations (B) This item is to provide the City Commission with a schedule and initial scope of potential sidewalk regulation amendments.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/15/2018	1	City Commission	Approved, as shown above	Pass

Title

Schedule for Potential Land Development Code Amendments to Sidewalk Regulations (B)

This item is to provide the City Commission with a schedule and initial scope of potential sidewalk regulation amendments.

Explanation

At the February 1, 2018 City Commission meeting, the commission voted to direct the Department of Doing to prepare an expedited schedule for amendments to sidewalk regulations. The Department of Doing has prepared an accelerated schedule and a scope of potential sidewalk regulation amendments. The Department is currently assessing potential methodologies to target areas with high levels of pedestrian activities but relatively narrow sidewalks using a combination of City, County, and FDOT GIS sidewalk data and Walk Score ratings (a large-scale, public access walkability index). The Department of Doing has also been coordinating with FDOT to discuss opportunities for better coordination for sidewalk and pedestrian enhancements along state owned roadways.  

Fiscal note

None.

Recommendation

City Commission to hear a presentation from staff and provide direction regarding the proposed schedule and initial scope.