The most discussed issue was about a proposed crosswalk to be placed on Undine Street that is perpendicular to Alabama Street. Neighbors refer to this area as “The Danger Zone."
According to Charles Shaw, who lives on Texas Street, there is no proper crosswalk in this area and there are multiple bus stops on the street along with a childcare center.
“I’ve seen women getting off the bus stop with their children and risking their lives as they run across four lanes of traffic,” Shaw said.
Shaw says he has taken this up with City Council three times but has not yet gotten a response.
The neighbors decided to round up the neighbors in order to get support for the next City Council meeting on Feb. 28.
“Getting signatures for a petition isn’t going to work,” said Shaw. “We need human support and physical bodies there to make an impact.”
Considering the new movie theatre being built in Barkley Village, the Roosevelt neighbors agreed there will be an increased amount of traffic and therefore even more of a need for crosswalks.
The next meeting will be on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at the neighborhood's resource center located at 2302 Moore Street. For more information visit their website at rooseveltneighborhood.weebly.com.
The next meeting will be on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at the neighborhood's resource center located at 2302 Moore Street. For more information visit their website at rooseveltneighborhood.weebly.com.
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