City of Columbus - File #: 0917-2011

• File #: 0917-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/6/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 6/20/2011
• Final action: 6/23/2011
• Title: To designate a portion of sidewalk as shared-use path on Worthington - Galena Road from Lazelle Road to County Line Road; and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/23/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/22/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/20/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/20/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/14/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/13/2011	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/8/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/8/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/8/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/8/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/7/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/7/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/6/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This intersection improvement project, known as the Intersection Improvements - Worthington - Galena & Lazelle, is currently under construction. The project includes the construction of a new sidewalk that varies from 8-10 feet wide along the east side of Worthington - Galena Road from Lazelle Road to 300 feet north of Lazelle Road. This sidewalk will serve as a shared-use path, which will connect from the existing shared-use path in Westerville at the north end of the project to the existing shared-use path along the north side of Lazxelle Road. Columbus City Code Section 2173.10 establishes the ability of City Council to designate sidewalks as shared-use paths, to allow bicyclists to use the facility without violating the City's prohibition against operating bicycles on sidewalks.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
None

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to have portions of sidewalk designated as shared use path to coincide with the scheduled completion of Worthington-Galena Roadway Improvement Project on or around June 30, 2011.

Title
To designate a portion of sidewalk as shared-use path on Worthington - Galena Road from Lazelle Road to County Line Road; and to declare an emergency.

Body
WHEREAS, the Bicentennial Bikeways Plan recommends a shared-use path along Worthington - Galena Road; and

WHEREAS, the Intersection Improvements - Worthington - Galena & Lazelle project includes the construction of a sidewalk varying in width from 8-10 feet along the east side of Worthington - Galena Road from Lazelle Road to 300 feet North of Lazelle Road; and

WHEREAS, said sidewalk under construction will connect two existing shared-use paths in Westerville and along Lazelle Road; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a bicycle facility in the Polaris area to complete a connection from the Westerville Bikeway to an existing multi-use trail on the north side of Lazelle Rd west of Worthington - Galena Road...