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Public urges safer sidewalks and resolution for private "orphan" roads; commissioners note limits and ongoing efforts
Summary
Residents at the April 21 Onslow County meeting urged expanded sidewalks and crosswalks for seniors and disabled people and asked for help with a private, deteriorating road that residents say impedes emergency response.
Multiple speakers used the April 21 public comment period to urge the Onslow County Board of Commissioners to address pedestrian safety and private road conditions.
Zachary Pinkney Jr., a longtime Jacksonville resident, asked the board to prioritize sidewalks, crosswalks and safer pedestrian access—especially for older adults and people with disabilities—on key corridors including near the hospital and shopping areas. Pinkney said his 73‑year‑old mother and a…
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