SE 15th Street Sidewalk Feasibility

The Sidewalk Master Plan was approved by the City Commission at the May 19, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting. The SE 15 Street Feasibility Study's preferred alternative pedestrian improvement was identified in the Sidewalk Master Plan as one of the priority segments to be implemented as part of the master plan effort.

(Updated: 6/8/2026)

Transportation and Mobility Department staff will conduct additional public outreach to ensure community support for future implementation and advance the project into design and construction, which is subject to funding availability.

(Updated: 6/8/2026)

The following milestones have been completed as of December 2025:

• City staff presented the proposed sidewalk/pedestrian pathway concepts to the Harbordale Civic Association on September 10, 2025, at an in-person meeting.
• A public meeting was held virtually and in-person on September 30, 2025, to engage in public feedback regarding the concepts. Notice of the public hearing was sent through postcard mailers, public yard sign postings, and share on the city's project page.
• An in-person walking meeting was held with residents on November 12, 2025, to walk the street and explain what the possible pathway options would look like and their placement.
• The City's Consultant provided the final study and preferred alternative pedestrian pathway in December 2025.

This option adds either a three-foot or four-foot-wide shoulder where the space allows along the south side of SE 15 Street to create a continuous walking path. The goal is to connect missing sidewalk segments using pavement striping on both sides to clearly define where pedestrians can walk.

To make room for the pathway:

• Some assigned parking areas may need to be adjusted
• A portion of the existing landscaping or green space would be reduced
• In narrow areas, the path would be reduced to a minimum of three feet, while still allowing space for two vehicles to park in tandem
• A buffer will be added where space allows
• Some areas of pavement would need to be reworked to meet ADA standards, especially near travel lanes and parking spaces

This alternative is designed to improve walkability while maintaining on-street parking where possible.