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Neighbors press county for sidewalks, crosswalks and road repairs in Pikesville and Lake Roland areas
Summary
Multiple residents and community associations asked Baltimore County to fund sidewalk and crosswalk projects, repairs to Reisterstown Road and pedestrian improvements linking neighborhoods to parks and transit, citing safety concerns for seniors and schoolchildren.
Several community groups and residents used the District 2 town hall to press for pedestrian and road infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks on Sudbrook Lane and Stevenson Road, a funded crosswalk across Charles Street at Stevenson Lane, and streetscape repairs on Reisterstown Road.
Why it matters: Speakers said missing sidewalks, poor road surfaces and inadequate crosswalks create safety risks for seniors, children and pedestrians and hinder access to parks and transit.
Susan Williams, co-president of the Pine Ridge Association, asked for funding for sidewalks on Sudbrook Lane and Stevenson Road, and for streetscape improvements along Reisterstown Road. She said the community prefers sidewalk placement on one side of certain streets to avoid mid-block crossings by children.
Maureen Tesoro, representing the Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Area Improvement Association, sought funding for a crosswalk and sidewalk across Charles Street at Stevenson Lane, noting the project had been part of the community plan and that $500,000 had been included in a prior planning-board budget request.
Speakers also asked the county to coordinate with the State Highway Administration for certain Reisterstown Road improvements and requested county follow-up from public-works staff who were present.
Ending: County staff offered to connect residents with department directors and to follow up on outstanding permit and design questions; no formal funding decisions were made at the meeting.
