Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study

Summary

The Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study is a City-initiated transportation project exploring the addition of sidewalks along Norman Avenue. At the February 18, 2025 work session, staff—led by Chloe Ritter and consultant Megan Waring of Kim Lee Horn—presented an overview of existing conditions, an initial concept, and a public engagement plan, noting the project was still in its early stages. No formal action was taken at that session. By May 13, 2025, the project had advanced: Council unanimously endorsed (R-25-08) submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to VDOT for FY 2027 funding, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funds committed as the local match. A separate question arose regarding potential interaction between the Norman Avenue sidewalk and nearby drainage improvement work on Cobb Road; staff confirmed the two efforts would be entirely independent and would not conflict with each other.

Open questions & options on the table

• VDOT's decision on the FY 2027 Transportation Alternatives Program application (R-25-08) is pending.
• Completion of the public engagement process and incorporation of public feedback into the final feasibility study concept.
• Final disposition of the feasibility study and any subsequent decision on whether to proceed with sidewalk construction.

What members have said

Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.

Discussion time

Minutes of named discussion per transcribed meeting.