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CITY of RAPID CITY Agenda Item Summary |
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Meeting Date: 6/30/2015 |
Planning Commission: 6/25/2015 |
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Staff Contact: Sandy Smith, Long Range Planner I |
PW Committee: 6/30/2015 |
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Petitioner: City of Rapid City |
City Council 1st Reading: 7/6/2015 |
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City Council 2nd Reading: N/A |
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15TP021 – Acknowledge the Walk Audit Report |
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Summary: |
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The City of Rapid City was awarded a $5,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Health to facilitate a walk audit. The grant process was from May 2014 – May 2015. During this process community members participated in walk audits throughout Rapid City to score the current walking conditions. The cost of the walk audit process was minimal, with a total of $157.03. This is the amount that was utilized for printing, mailing and purchasing bottled water. These costs are to be reimbursed from the grant. The walk audit process and final results are explained and illustrated in the attached report.
Summary of results: · Deadwood Avenue area (Routes 1 and 2) are in need of sidewalks · Sidewalk connections from the bike path to the Deadwood Avenue area should be made · Sidewalks should be installed near Feeding South Dakota, as well as sidewalk connection to the nearest bus stop · Beautification near the downtown area creates a nicer walk and sense of place · Countdown timers for crosswalks make walkers more comfortable · Uneven and cracked sidewalks are dangerous and difficult, especially for the elderly and disabled · Kansas City Street and the bike path are areas that walkers felt the most comfortable; and believed to have the best walking conditions |
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Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable): |
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Awarded a $5,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Health |
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Action: Staff recommends acknowledging the report. |
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