Thursday, November 14, 2024

City of Chelan launches survey for Transportation Improvement Plan

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CHELAN — The City of Chelan has launched a comprehensive transportation survey to shape future infrastructure improvements. The initiative precedes a November ballot measure asking voters to consider a sales tax increase to fund transportation projects.

The survey, using the city's new ThoughtExchange platform, seeks input from residents and stakeholders on various aspects of the transportation system within city limits. Topics include roadways, public transit, pedestrian pathways, and the Woodin Ave. bridge.

Survey results will help develop priorities for the newly formed Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The feedback will inform the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), which the City Council plans to adopt in early 2025.

A Transportation Open House is scheduled for September to refine projects identified through public input. Officials note that only projects listed on the STIP will be eligible for grant or TBD funding.

In November, Chelan residents will vote on a proposed 0.3% increase in sales tax, from 8.4% to 8.7%, to fund the identified transportation projects.

The city encourages all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in the survey, which is accessible on the city's website at https://cityofchelan.us/transportation. Participants can also rate and comment on other submissions to ensure a collaborative approach to transportation planning.

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