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Resident urges city to add pedestrian crossing near Southern Lunch amid rising cut-through traffic
Summary
A Lexington business owner and resident asked council during public comment to install a marked crossing to protect elderly patrons near Southern Lunch, citing increased cut-through speed and sun glare at midday.
During public comment at the Lexington City Council meeting on March 10, 2025, Nathan Kykandel, identifying himself as a concerned citizen and local businessman, asked the city to study installing a marked pedestrian crossing near Southern Lunch to improve safety for elderly patrons.
“I'm just here as a concerned citizen,” Kykandel said. He told council Southern Lunch has been established since 1925 and said cut-through traffic near the restaurant has “gotten increased dramatically,” creating hazards for elderly customers who cross from three nearby parking lots. Kykandel said drivers use the side street to avoid Main Street and Center Street, that the roadway narrows in a spot where motorists “just swing right around them,” and that midday sun glare can blind drivers.
Kykandel said he operates Central Services nearby and has had to stop traffic with his 22-foot van to protect patrons. He asked the council to have “whoever's in charge” evaluate installing a crossing similar to the one in front of the city center.
Council took the comment under advisement; no formal staff report or motion followed this evening. The comment was recorded during the public comment period and may be routed to the appropriate city department for follow-up.
