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Residents press council on Keeneland intersection safety, delayed trails and persistent potholes
Summary
Three residents used Citizens to Be Heard to urge the council to act on safety at the Keeneland/Ventura intersection, to accelerate a delayed I-10 corridor bicycle trail, and to address potholes on Old Fred Road.
During Citizens to Be Heard at the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council meeting, three residents urged council action on local safety and infrastructure issues.
Rich Nichols, who identified himself as a Fair Oaks Ranch resident, said he has raised concerns six times in the past several years about limited sight distance at the Keeneland/Ventura intersection and has repeatedly requested a four-way stop. He told council that a traffic-safety committee reviewed the location and recommended non-stop-sign measures such as signage advising motorists of limited visibility. "Your own traffic safety committee has recommended that something be done," Nichols said. He told council he would not continue bringing the matter forward if no action is taken.
Nolan Keane, a 21-year resident, urged more local action on a multi-segment I-10 corridor bicycle trail, noting one funded segment from Eisenhower Park to Raymond Russell remains unbuilt despite earlier scheduling, and he described recurring potholes on Old Fred Road following annexation and county promises to repair them. Keane asked for clearer local direction and coordination with Bexar County on trail connectivity and maintenance.
Jim Roth, another resident, raised concerns about the MDD (Municipal Development District) process and public access at a prior meeting, arguing that MDD members were prevented from addressing the council. Roth requested the item on the consent agenda be moved for discussion; council later removed that consent item for consideration.
Council acknowledged the comments and indicated the Keeneland intersection had been presented to staff and the traffic safety committee; staff previously provided a study and video but recommended signage as a mitigation option. Council did not take a formal action on the Keeneland request during the meeting; residents were told the traffic-safety committee had made a recommendation and that council could consider further steps.
