William Street Vision Zero Sidewalks
At a glance
- What: the William Street / NC 55 Vision Zero project, which includes new sidewalks, including a southern segment on the side of the street where several small homes sit.
- Where it stands: two nearby residents asked Council on May 28, 2026 to pause or drop the southernmost segment. Council took no action and gave no response in the minutes.
- Next: none recorded.
Public comments, May 28
- Paul Andrews said the plan would take about a 15-foot strip from already tiny driveways, forcing cars onto the sidewalk (which town ordinance prohibits). He said sidewalks already exist on James, Wrenn and Moore streets, that the NC 55 design is a series of islands across the Circle K and Apex Inspection Center entrances, and that a tow truck crash earlier in the year at a nearby corner shows the danger. He proposed pausing at least the southern chunk.
- Madhu Kondath said losing parking would harm a short-term rental property and asked Council to reconsider the points Mr. Andrews raised.
Sources
- Town Council regular meeting minutes, May 28, 2026 (approved June 23, 2026): https://www.apexnc.org/DocumentCenter/View/54042/Combined-2026-Meeting-Minutes-Approved-TOA---January-through-partial-March
Log
2026-05-28 - Town Council Meeting
Two public forum speakers asked Council to pause the southern sidewalk segment.