City set to move forward towards funding request for design work on reconfigured Second Avenue West road plans

The makeover for Second Avenue West is still high on the to do list for Prince Rupert's Council and staff, with a report for tonight asking for approval to move forward in seeking grant funding for plans towards a design for the reconfiguration of Second Avenue West.

The proposed project was one of the elements from Mayor Lee Brain's State of the City presentation of the summer, a proposal that would see the downtown core stretch of Second Avenue receive a make over with some extensive changes in mind.

That initiative is one set to move forward,  now that the volume of truck traffic has been reduced with the opening of the Ridley to Fairview-DP World dedicated roadway.

From the Report to Council it's noted that:

The reconfiguration would include, amongst other assets, a separated cycling lane, curb extensions, and end-of-trip facilities to promote active transportation. As 2nd Avenue is part of a highway that is under the purview of the Province’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the detailed designs would be developed in consultation with the Province.

It's estimated in the report that the City's share of the additional cost for the design work of the priority project would be approximately $110,000.

You can review the full report from Council below.

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The full report, along with its supporting documentation is available through the City's Agenda for tonight's Council Session. The description of the proposal and the documentation can be found starting on page 47.

Council members will have opportunity to discuss the proposal as part of tonights session.

More note on the Council Session can be reviewed through our  Council Preview.

A look at more of the City's Major Projects and Infrastructure themes can be reviewed here.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.