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Streets

Cities have the power to create and manage public ways and grounds for the benefit of the community. Discover how to acquire, open, and vacate street right of ways. Find information on funding for construction. Review best practices for maintenance.

Resources

Regulating City Rights of Way

Informational Memo

Learn why cities should manage their streets by enacting a right-of-way ordinance.

Published Oct 22, 2020.

Acquisition and Maintenance of City Streets

Informational Memo

Outlines how cities establish and finance new city streets and maintain existing street infrastructure.

Published May 8, 2020.

Legislative Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic

Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about legislative issues and COVID-19.

Published Apr 1, 2020.

Vacation of City Streets

Informational Memo

Learn how to divest the city of dedicated public streets, alleys, and other public ways and grounds.

Published Sep 30, 2019.