Posted on March 26, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe recently highlighted a potential funding opportunity that could help install a sidewalk in an area that sees a lot of foot traffic.
During his report at last Monday’s town council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Rowe discussed an AIM conference he attended. He noted he had a chance to speak with an INDOT representative about some possible funding opportunities.
Rowe explained, “There are federal grants through the State Highway that we could get for erecting sidewalks.”
He continued, “Basically from Luken to Dollar General, that’s the area we’re looking at. That’s where we see people walking on the side of the road the most.”
Rowe was simply highlighting this potential opportunity last week. No definitive decisions about going after the grants or installing the sidewalk have been made at this point.
On a related noted, Clerk-Treasurer Rowe provided members with a proposal for a potential sidewalk ordinance, as well as some example ordinances from other municipalities. He explained that the ordinance would require any new businesses to include a sidewalk in their site plans.
The idea has been brought up in past meetings and the purpose of such a policy would be to assist with accessibility and improve safety.
Town Attorney Justin Schramm was also provided with a copy of the proposal to look over and amend as needed. The document will be discussed more and officially considered during future meetings.
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