The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee reviewed potential uses for its Transportation Benefit District fund at its August 21 meeting. The fund, generated by a penny per gallon gas tax, has accumulated $1.4 million for transportation projects including road improvements, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities and public transit.
Committee members discussed sidewalks, road maintenance and possible roundabouts. However, roundabouts may be impractical given space constraints for large trucks and the likely need for land acquisition.
Other proposals included a sidewalk near Lighthouse Park and covering the ditch along Benson Road’s north side. The Benson Road project addresses safety concerns since the main emergency vehicle route to the fire hall has little shoulder space between the road and ditch.
Committee chair Allison Calder stressed the need for community input. “It’s something everyone might want to start thinking more about, and consider that $1.4 million isn’t a lot of money,” she said.
The committee encourages residents to submit ideas for transportation improvements funded through the district.
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