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Savage residents ask council to prioritize durable paint for Pullman Trust Bridge, trail connection and school‑traffic safety
Summary
The Savage Community Association asked the County Council to ensure durable paint for the historic Pullman Trust Bridge, support a new bridge connecting Savage Mill Trail to the Wingopen Trail, and consider traffic‑calming and Route 1 safety measures to reduce school‑related congestion.
Tory (Victoria) Pearson, representing the Savage Community Association, told the County Council she appreciated the county executive’s proposed budget inclusion for repainting the historic Pullman Trust Bridge and asked the council to research longer‑lasting, UV‑resistant paint to reduce repainting frequency and cost.
Pearson also welcomed apparent momentum for a bridge spanning the Little Patuxent River to connect the Savage Mill Trail to the Wingopen Trail and said the association supports assessing existing abutments from earlier bridges for possible reuse. She urged the council to consider safety and accessibility on Route 1, including measures to reduce severe congestion linked to school drop‑off and pick‑up in residential areas.
The Savage Community Association also asked the council to continue tree‑planting and beautification work so older neighborhoods have comparable street‑tree coverage to newer developments.
No formal council action was recorded during the hearing.
