In a recent city council meeting, concerns were raised regarding a proposed roadway project at 1916 Grandview Avenue, which has been criticized for its potential safety hazards to pedestrians and motorists. The project, overseen by Habitat, involves a significant reduction in roadway size, with the eastern side measuring 100 feet in length and varying depths from 16 to 27 feet. However, the project is currently stalled as Habitat does not own or control all the necessary land for its completion.

The council heard that the planned roadway will be narrowed by at least 11 feet, resulting in sidewalks that abruptly terminate at the existing fence of the property. This design is expected to create dangerous conditions, forcing pedestrians to walk in the street where the road narrows and makes a sharp 90-degree turn. The lack of sidewalks and crosswalks on the northern side of the road raises serious safety concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals with disabilities.

Critics of the project are urging the city council to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the narrowed roadway, arguing that it does not meet the necessary safety criteria outlined in local regulations. They highlighted that the project could be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding community.

To address these safety issues, suggestions were made to implement several mitigation measures. These include painting a crosswalk across the narrowed road, modifying roadside curbs for wheelchair accessibility, and installing warning signs for motorists about the upcoming hazards. The council has yet to establish a timeline for the project's completion, leaving the community in uncertainty about the future of this critical roadway.