There was much discussion and neighbor support at the May General Meeting for sidewalk improvements and attention to accessibility. Neighbor Joanne has suggested a day at the end of September to call attention to sidewalk accessibility for all. We have had the digital sign-up form for the sidewalk vegetation help open for the month of May. Volunteers only have so far signed up, with no one requesting assistance yet. June 10th is a possible day when volunteers can be dispatched, if the need arises. It will be discussed in June whether the committee would like to host a sidewalk forum for neighborhoods and leaders.

Neighbors have also used the public comment at the May General Meeting to speak about speeding on their street between Donald and Willamette. A neighborhood traffic enforcement forum may also be discussed.

The grant-funded sidewalk implementation project on Hilyard near Tugman Park has been completed this month. Some neighbors had expressed concern about the bump-outs for right hand turns, and other neighbors expressed full support for the bump outs if they work to slow the speeding traffic.

Other developments this month:

– The Transportation Committee is happy to see the implementation of the new 24 hour library book return at Amazon Community Center, as it reduces the need for cross-town transit and creates a more complete neighborhood.