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Neighbors and public-works director at odds over Elwyn Park traffic-calming design
Summary
A resident criticized a proposed Elwyn Park traffic-calming project Aug. 4, saying current plans widen pavement and favor higher vehicle speeds; Public Works Director Peter Rice said design is not finalized, the first phase near Dondero School has broad support and the project includes drainage fixes triggered by adding sidewalks.
A dispute over the design of an Elwyn Park traffic-calming and sidewalk project surfaced at the Aug. 4 council meeting when a resident objected to what he described as a road-widening design that would encourage faster driving.
Tyler Garza, who lives in the Elwyn Park area, said the current design uses a 36.5-foot right-of-way in front of his house where…
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