Medina's Road Safety: Bump Outs Scrapped, Project Rolls On
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Medina City Leaders Trim Repaving Project: Bump Outs Scrapped to Stay Within Budget
Medina city leaders are revamping their repaving project on U.S. Route forty-two, the main route to the historic square. The initial bid of three million two hundred seventy-six thousand dollars exceeded the approved budget of two million one hundred thousand dollars.
The finance committee decided to remove bump outs from the plan to meet the deadline and stay within budget. Bump outs, which push curbs and sidewalks into the street, were intended to improve pedestrian safety around the square. However, they significantly increased costs.
The city is exploring alternative safety measures, such as adjusting parking arrangements nearby. The bump out designs are complete, and the city plans to revisit the idea with additional funding once the basic repaving is done. This approach allows Medina to balance the budget while keeping safety improvements in mind for the future.
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