The plan will inform priorities for fiscal year 2027.
St. Petersburg is developing a Sidewalk Master Plan that will identify gaps in the city’s sidewalk and curb ramp network.
According to a report in St. Pete Rising, “The process will involve identifying gaps through a GIS-based inventory system and improving accessibility for residents with disabilities.” The city will work to fill the gaps in the sidewalk network and build or repair curb ramps that are no longer up to city standards.
The article adds, “Sidewalk projects will be funded through the city’s approved 2026 budget, which allocates $2.7 million for sidewalks within a $202 million Capital Improvement Program.” The funding will be derived from multimodal impact fees on new development and a countywide one-cent sales tax.
Read the full story: St. Pete plans to close sidewalk gaps and connect neighborhoods with new master plan
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