Wasco bike ride safety
Summary
A resident who lives at 1270 Oak told the council the street serving Independence Elementary and a school for children with disabilities has no sidewalks, and she's been painting crosswalk stripes herself. The city's sidewalk program is focused on main streets near schools, so staff will follow up with her.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of extending sidewalks to her block is unknown; she said she can't afford to pour one herself.
Students, families and wheelchair users walking to the nearby schools.
Residents on unimproved blocks face mud in the rain and unsafe walking routes until sidewalks are built.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Nov 3, 2026
The growing Wasco bike rides keep happening after dark, and Council Member Medina wants police collaboration to keep kids safe — possibly moving rides to daylight weekend hours.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
A large community bike ride drew police complaints about blocking streets, and riders were told to single-file in bike lanes. Reyna wants the city and police to set clear rules — possibly with a police escort — and invite the organizers to a future meeting.
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
A resident who lives at 1270 Oak told the council the street serving Independence Elementary and a school for children with disabilities has no sidewalks, and she's been painting crosswalk stripes herself. The city's sidewalk program is focused on main streets near schools, so staff will follow up with her.
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