Topeka patched 41,077 potholes in 2020 and is on pace for similar numbers this year. Lyndon Johnson isn’t surprised. He became closely acquainted with the city’s potholes when he worked as an enumerator for the U.S. Census. He drove, mostly on the east side of town, about five hours a shift from June to September. Johnson has used the city’s See Click Fix App to report potholes he sees. He said he has reported 375 instances of potholes or poor street conditions in his almost six years on the app.
Source: CJonline.com.

The patio and outdoor dining areas constructed in parking stalls downtown during the coronavirus pandemic could be allowed to stay. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to direct city staff to develop a proposal for a long-term version of the now temporary right-of-way or “parklet” program. The program has allowed downtown businesses to repurpose sidewalks and parking stalls directly in front of their storefronts for outdoor dining or other uses.
Source: LJWorld.com.

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