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Councilmember Kepple voiced support for this proposal, noting that it fits within the goals of the <br /> ADA Task Force to increase accessibility. <br /> Director Rancatore remarked that this project is currently scheduled for 2025 in the Capital Plan <br /> and budgeted for $50,000. <br /> Councilmember Neff clarified that she is proposing to move the project up to 2022. She stated <br /> that Park Row Park should be the priority if there are not enough funds for Park Row and <br /> Niagara in 2022. She advocated for both projects regardless of ARPA fund availability. <br /> Director Rancatore and the committee discussed the nature of the capital plan and how it is <br /> formulated and how certain projects are prioritized. <br /> Riverside Trail—Hilliard to Hogsback <br /> Councilmember Neff proposed funds for designing an improved pedestrian and cycling entrance <br /> into the Metroparks via Hogsback Lane. She spoke to the current safety concerns at the entrance <br /> and the benefits that improvements will bring. She mentioned that she has discussed this with the <br /> Planning Department, which has already explored this project with the Metroparks. She added <br /> that redesigning the area was proposed back in 2007 by the Transportation for Livable <br /> Communities initiative. <br /> HAWK Crosswalk on Madison <br /> Councilmember Shachner proposed a HAWK crosswalk on Madison between Westwood and <br /> Warren. He explained the need for a crosswalk, stating that there is a half-mile stretch with many <br /> popular businesses and eateries and nowhere close to cross. He proposed the crosswalk for 2021 <br /> but COVID made it difficult to obtain accurate traffic counts. His proposal is to fund the study <br /> with the hope that ODOT will pay for the construction. <br /> Several councilmembers expressed support, acknowledging that the area is busy with no safe <br /> place to cross. <br /> Councilmember Litten noted that there are a few HAWK walks in the City and one in Ward 3. <br /> He mentioned that feedback about the HAWK crosswalks has not always been positive. <br /> Director Rancatore asked Councilmember Shachner if he was openminded to other types of <br /> crosswalks or if he was determined to have a HAWK-style crosswalk. Councilmember Shachner <br /> responded that any type of crosswalk that improves the situation for pedestrians would satisfy <br /> him. <br /> CPR Pit Stop Program <br /> This item was previously discussed in Finance Committee. <br /> Participatory Budgeting <br /> Councilmember Bullock stated that Councilmember Rader was unable to attend tonight and that <br /> the committee would wait until the next meeting when he is present to hear from him about his <br /> participatory budgeting proposal. <br /> 2 <br />