Residents urge city council to improve sidewalks near middle school
October 28, 2024 | Yankton City, Yankton County, South Dakota
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The Special City Commission Meeting held on October 28, 2024, in Yankton focused on community safety concerns, particularly regarding sidewalk maintenance and crosswalk visibility near local schools.
During the meeting, a resident expressed urgent concerns about the lack of maintained sidewalks, especially around schools, emphasizing the importance of safe walking routes for children. The speaker, who also delivers mail in the area, highlighted that drivers frequently do not stop at crosswalks, creating a hazardous environment for pedestrians. The resident urged the commission to consider these issues seriously, especially as children begin walking to school.
City officials clarified that the meeting was primarily for information gathering and no formal actions would be taken at this session. They acknowledged the resident's input and expressed appreciation for community engagement.
The meeting concluded with a brief break before the next session, underscoring the commission's commitment to addressing public safety concerns in future discussions. The feedback from residents will likely inform upcoming decisions regarding pedestrian safety measures in Yankton.
During the meeting, a resident expressed urgent concerns about the lack of maintained sidewalks, especially around schools, emphasizing the importance of safe walking routes for children. The speaker, who also delivers mail in the area, highlighted that drivers frequently do not stop at crosswalks, creating a hazardous environment for pedestrians. The resident urged the commission to consider these issues seriously, especially as children begin walking to school.
City officials clarified that the meeting was primarily for information gathering and no formal actions would be taken at this session. They acknowledged the resident's input and expressed appreciation for community engagement.
The meeting concluded with a brief break before the next session, underscoring the commission's commitment to addressing public safety concerns in future discussions. The feedback from residents will likely inform upcoming decisions regarding pedestrian safety measures in Yankton.
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