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Residents press Tarentum officials for stronger action on tractor-trailer traffic at 10th and East streets
Summary
Residents told the Tarentum Borough Council on Jan. 14 that tractor-trailer traffic at the intersection of 10th Street and East Street is creating repeated safety incidents and that existing signage and proposed towing enforcement are unlikely to stop the problem.
Residents told the Tarentum Borough Council on Jan. 14 that tractor-trailer traffic at the intersection of 10th Street and East Street is creating repeated safety incidents and that existing signage and proposed towing enforcement are unlikely to stop the problem.
"So what are we doing about the trucks? That's my only question," said Brad Lightner, who identified himself as a resident and property owner at 909 East Street. Lightner said he has video evidence of multiple trucks ignoring one-way signs, striking a fire hydrant and damaging curbs.
The concern was echoed by Kelly Lightner,…
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