Economic and Community Development Committee 05-06-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut Economic and Community Development Committee held a meeting on May 6, 2026, primarily focused on the proposed design and engineering services contract for the Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared use path project. The committee discussed a contract amendment with VHB for design services not to exceed $246,000, funded entirely by a state appropriation secured by Senator Duff. Public participation featured extensive community input both in favor of and opposed to the project, with supporters emphasizing safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, and opponents expressing concerns about costs, traffic impacts, and the need for more community engagement before proceeding. The committee and city staff highlighted the early stage of the project, the importance of public outreach, and plans for a public meeting on June 22 to present preliminary concepts and gather further feedback. The meeting included a motion to advance the contract for design and engineering services to the full council for approval, emphasizing that the design is not finalized and will evolve with community input.