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Residents and council press for Division Street safety fixes; parks upgrades to move forward in coming months
Summary
Residents urged action on speeding and pedestrian safety on Division Street following traffic pattern changes; council members and staff also provided updates on delayed park-playground upgrades and a planned parks maintenance facility.
Local residents told Harrisburg City Council on April 22 that Division Street has become a “racetrack” for drivers since recent roundabout and street changes, and they asked elected officials to pursue crosswalks, lighting or other traffic-calming measures.
Attorney Corky Goldstein, who said he was born and lives near Italian Lake, told council that traffic diverted from Second Street has increased speeds on Sixth, Seventh and Division streets, making it difficult for children and residents — including students at Cam Curtin Academy and occupants of Green Street…
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