Civil Municipal - May 2024

mile from the Dairy Queen, and my family could not safely ride bikes from our neighborhood to there.” The improvements to Highway 24 are not only about enhancing mobility but also about improving the life quality of residents. The path will ensure individuals safely cross over I-94, connecting communities and delivering a more walkable and bike-friendly environment. But the goal is not only to enhance safety but The city recognizes the importance of active transpor tation and invests in developing infrastructure needs. Highway 24 is slated for substantial improvements, including the construction of a pedestrian/multi-use path over I-94. This development is part of a broader initiative to create safer and more accessible routes for non-motorized traffic. Lawrence says,“One of the reasons I ran for city council eight years ago was I thought it was really silly that I lived south of I-94, a 55 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05 CLEARWATER, MN 4, IS UE 01