Woodland Avenue and sidewalk improvement grants
Summary
The west side of Woodland Avenue has confusing, legally unenforceable no-parking signs, and major projects (Newell Bridge replacement, creek widening) will likely wipe out most remaining on-street parking. Residents are already getting tickets while hit-and-runs go uninvestigated, and the council wants hard numbers on parking losses plus neighborhood meetings before decisions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Woodland Avenue Improvements design project totals about $700,000 ($525,000 Measure A funds plus a $175,000 city match); encampment cleanups run $10,000–$15,000 each.
Creek-side residents could gain safer, clearer parking rules — but could lose spaces if restrictions are imposed.
West-side residents and workers who rely on street parking could lose spaces to construction and restrictions; some feel blamed for creek dumping they say they didn't cause.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Nov 10, 2026
The city wants to chase up to $4.5 million in regional grant money for the Woodland Avenue Improvements Project and Priority Sidewalk Improvements. If awarded, that could mean safer walking and biking routes many residents use daily.
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The council quietly approved an $818,980.80 design contract with Alta Planning + Design to engineer the long-planned Woodland Avenue street upgrade.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The west side of Woodland Avenue has confusing, legally unenforceable no-parking signs, and major projects (Newell Bridge replacement, creek widening) will likely wipe out most remaining on-street parking. Residents are already getting tickets while hit-and-runs go uninvestigated, and the council wants hard numbers on parking losses plus neighborhood meetings before decisions.
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