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Richmond resident urges action on pedestrian safety after traffic increase near Main Street
Summary
At Monday's Richmond City Council meeting, resident Ann Kinsler described recent near-misses and a police report after traffic speeds rose on Oak Street and at the Main Street (M-19) intersection. City officials said they have ordered speed feedback signs and are monitoring options but noted staffing and budget limits for increased enforcement.
Ann Kinsler, a Richmond resident, told the Richmond City Council on July 21 that traffic on Oak Street has increased since a new traffic light was installed at Main Street, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, including her adult daughter who is visually impaired.
Kinsler said she has been struck twice when pulling into her driveway and that drivers frequently fail to stop for pedestrians at crossings. “She hit the button to cross the street. Her hand turned white. The ‘no turn on red’ sign came off, and people proceeded to turn in front of her,” Kinsler said. She added she filed a police report and would follow up with the police department and the state,…
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