>By a 4-1 vote (Councilwoman Anne Zusy cast the lone “no” vote), Village Council Members agreed last night to enhance the Central Business District portion of Ridgewood Avenue by spending an estimated $500k on the following “streetscape” enhancements:
1.) Design and installation of traffic calming bump outs at selected intersections
2.) Purchase and installation of pedestrian activated LED warning lamps for selected crosswalks and installation of decorative/brick print crosswalks
3.) Installation of electrical outlets in tree wells (to facilitate decorative lighting of all trees)
4.) Purchase and installation of light pole brackets (for kissing balls and banners)
5.) Removal of overgrown trees and replacement with new “decorative” trees
6.) Repairs to concrete sidewalks, brick bands, and tree wells
7.) Decorative sleeves and bases for parking meters
The $500K will be raised through the sale of bond notes.