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Teen tells council Cleveland streets are unsafe for pedestrians, urges immediate traffic changes

3281086 · May 13, 2025
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A 16-year-old public commenter told council that speeding and reckless driving make Cleveland streets dangerous for youth and pedestrians and urged immediate safety measures rather than more studies.

R. D. Perry, a 16-year-old who said he is part‑time enrolled at Cleveland State University, urged Cleveland City Council on May 8, 2025, to prioritize pedestrian safety and immediate traffic-calming measures to protect young people and other pedestrians.

Perry described near-misses and…

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