Bangor Infrastructure Committee approves tree donation, Vision Zero resolution

The Bangor Infrastructure Committee reviewed a donation from Bangor Beautiful for 16 trees and 64 shrubs along Main Street and discussed a Vision Zero resolution to eliminate traffic fatalities. The committee voted to forward the Vision Zero resolution to the full Council for final adoption.

Key points

• City Forestry staff presented a donation from Bangor Beautiful for 16 trees and 64 shrubs to be planted on Main Street near the concert venue.
• The donation includes 16 tree watering rings and has a total value of $4,441.23 including volunteer labor.
• Councilor Wayne Mallar inquired about the frequency of grants to Bangor Beautiful, with staff noting a current request for $1,500 for a mural.
• City Manager Carollynn Lear explained that the Vision Zero resolution is a federal initiative that helps the city score higher on future grant applications.
• The committee voted 6-0 to forward the Vision Zero resolution to the full Council for a final vote.

Next steps

• The Vision Zero resolution will be presented to the full Council for a vote.
• The City Manager will bring the finalized safety action plan to the committee for further discussion.

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