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Where the Sidewalk Funding Ends

Who should pay for pedestrian infrastructure?

Watch your step: If sidewalks are public property, the author argues, they should be a public responsibility. Randy Garbin

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By Randy Garbin

July 27, 2016 at 2:13 PM EDT

I love sidewalks. For those of us steeped in sustainable development, the humble concrete walkway is the symbol of our cause—it protects us from traffic, connects us to neighbors, and proclaims our commitment to a healthier lifestyle. It’s what makes a walkable community walkable.

Then, I had to pay $3,000 to fix mine.

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