This is great news. I know Robert hinted at this at the meeting. We should certainly write a note of thanks to administration. And once we eventually leverage social media to advertise overall 17th Street enhancements, we should recognize AISD for their commitment to our residents.

I would lean towards proceeding with the board approved action of putting it in. Had the AISD northern sidewalk been 100% confirmed at our meeting, I still would have voted in favor of the expanded southern sidewalk with the gravel. I think the northern sidewalk will help. But I don’t believe it will fundamentally change the need for wider landing on the south side with the bikes/walkers mix.

However, if this project can be fully completed over a weekend, I’d be fine holding. Like with the lights, I just don’t want this area under construction on a school day. It’s too critical of a travel path.

Robert will check with them to make sure it's a doable over a weekend project; he thinks yes but is going to confirm!