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Residents press council on pedestrian safety and airport runway plans during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents used the April 2 public comment period to urge action on pedestrian safety after a series of crashes and to raise concerns about preserving airspace and completing a north–south runway at the West Michigan Regional Airport.
Several residents addressed the Holland City Council during the public comment period about pedestrian safety and airport planning.
Catherine Ristelabas, who said she is a Holland resident, described knowing multiple people who had been struck by vehicles when legally crossing streets and urged the city to prioritize pedestrian safety over convenience for motorists. "I know that there were about... I personally know seven people who have been hit by cars," Ristelabas said,…
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