Fountain Avenue Bike Lane Project
Summary
The council debated whether to study a modified design that keeps parking and drops protected bike lanes. The motion failed 3-2, so the approved project with protected bike lanes stays on track. Roughly 40 residents spoke on both sides.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The approved project holds a grant of up to roughly $4.6 million that a modified design could have jeopardized.
Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers gain the previously approved safety redesign without delay.
Residents who wanted preserved on-street parking will see the approved plan remove roughly 210 spaces.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
The council debated whether to study a modified design that keeps parking and drops protected bike lanes. The motion failed 3-2, so the approved project with protected bike lanes stays on track. Roughly 40 residents spoke on both sides.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Aug 31, 2026
A string of residents asked the Council to put the Fountain Avenue bike lane and streetscape project on hold, citing parking loss, traffic, emergency access, and inadequate outreach. Others, like one transit advocate, backed bus lanes and active transportation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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