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Possible crosswalk

I live in Festival Square, a 55+ condo complex. Many homeowners cross Stuart at this intersection to walk their dogs in the field. About three years ago I contacted Hannah Stone asking how we could get a crosswalk at this location. Her advice was to contact public works. When I emailed them the response was that I needed to have 60% of the homeowners sign a petition for it to be considered. I let it drop because I felt that it wasn't my responsibility to do this.

This is a dangerous intersection because of the amount of traffic and the speed of traffic. In my opinion, a flashing crosswalk is needed.

The facts that my complex and the adjoining complex are both 55+ and a homeowner is visually impaired (she does use a service dog) makes a crosswalk necessary for everyone's safety.

I'm more than happy to speak with someone about this.

Myla Musselwhite

Safety on two wheels

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What safety means to us.

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