Reno is installing accessible pedestrian signals at 58 intersections to help blind and low-vision residents navigate city streets safely.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno boards approved accessible pedestrian signals, a stadium cooling system upgrade, and a redevelopment agency rebrand while the Planning Commission filled a regional position.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — Accessible Pedestrian Signals at 58 intersections — Unanimous — Helps blind and low-vision residents cross streets safely using audio and vibration signals.
• APPROVED — Spector Residence Grading project at 2093 Chanslor Circle — 7-0 — Allows taller fill heights while meeting neighborhood setback requirements.
• APPROVED — Commissioner Gonfiantini to Regional Planning Commission — 4-3 — Fills vacant regional board seat to guide land-use decisions across Truckee Meadows.
• APPROVED — Rebrand Reno Redevelopment Agency to "Re:Up" — 7-0 — New identity helps market the agency's urban placemaking work to investors and residents.

MONEY MOVES

• $275,756 — Accessible Pedestrian Signals at 58 intersections — CDBG funding
• $250,000 — HVAC Chiller replacement at National Bowling Stadium — Capital Projects Surcharge Fund

STILL IN PROGRESS

• Emergency Medical Dispatch model — Staff determining best regional approach and quality assurance process — Rescheduled when REMSA representative available.
• Regional Planning Commission appointments — Commission will revisit process for filling two vacant positions — Next planning session.
• Future APS intersections — Three additional intersections under review (McCarran & Virginia, Virginia & Court, Lakeside & Plumas) — Details at next Access Advisory Committee meeting.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 8
• Items voted on: 8
• Total spending approved: $525,756
• Unanimous votes: 4
• Contested votes: 2

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno continue expanding accessible pedestrian signals to all major intersections after completing these 58 locations?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, fund all intersections city-wide", "Only fund additional high-traffic areas", "No, current funding is sufficient"]

TAGS

Infrastructure, Accessibility, Zoning, Governance, Budget

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