During a recent city council meeting, community members were given the opportunity to voice concerns on issues not listed on the agenda. The public comment segment, limited to one hour, featured nine in-person speakers who raised various local issues, with traffic safety emerging as a prominent concern.

Dominic Gargano, a resident of Dexter Street in the Homestead Hills subdivision, highlighted significant traffic safety issues in his neighborhood. He reported a substantial increase in traffic, attributing it to drivers using Dexter Street as a shortcut to access nearby shopping areas. Gargano conducted a personal traffic count over a five-hour period, recording 246 vehicles, which he estimated could translate to approximately 400 cars daily. He expressed concern for the safety of children in the area and shared personal experiences of near-misses while backing out of his driveway due to speeding vehicles.

Gargano's testimony underscores a growing concern among residents regarding traffic management and safety in their neighborhoods. The city council is expected to consider these public comments as they address community needs and potential solutions to enhance safety measures.