Central Ave. and White St. Corridor Work Session | September 8, 2026

The City of Dubuque Government held a special work session on September 8, 2026, focused on the Central Avenue and White Street corridor redesign. The meeting primarily addressed parking inventory, demand, and management strategies in the context of a multimodal corridor design that accommodates vehicles, freight, cyclists, and pedestrians while enhancing safety and connectivity. Consultants presented detailed data on current parking utilization, highlighting significant reductions in on-street parking spaces proposed for Central Avenue and White Street (53% and 61% reductions respectively), balanced by available off-street parking and side street capacity. The discussion included potential impacts on local businesses, strategies for shared parking agreements, and the importance of clear ADA-accessible parking provisions. The council discussed next steps including corridor restriping planned by the end of the calendar year and phased design and construction efforts extending through FY30. The meeting emphasized ongoing stakeholder engagement and the need for careful parking management to support future development and multimodal transportation goals.