What: pedestrian safety and a push to expand flashing-beacon crosswalks.
Where it stands: the Mayor wants a large expansion to change driver behavior; commissioners asked for earlier design briefings and review of construction sidewalk closures.
Next: quarterly project updates return next month.
Sources
YouTube auto-generated captions of the 2026-10-14 meeting.
A pedestrian safety working group was formed; a commissioner urged a focus on vulnerable roadway users, and another reported the Vital Streets Oversight Commission is drafting a memo prioritizing safety and connectivity.