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Stafford council asks legal staff to study options for lighting, maintenance on narrow Randall Street
Summary
After residents raised safety and lighting concerns, council directed staff to research legal ways to provide lighting and other maintenance on Randall Street without requiring the street to meet current minimum width standards.
The Stafford City Council on April 16 directed staff to research legal options for providing lighting and other limited improvements to Randall Street (also referred to in the meeting as Rangel/Randall Street), a narrow drive/roadway that several residents said lacks adequate illumination and proper public maintenance.
Why it matters: Residents told council the lane is narrow (a recorded plat shows a 22-foot right-of-way) and lacks turning or cul-de-sac room, creating safety and access concerns for emergency responders and everyday travel. City staff and legal counsel cautioned that if the road is not a city street, city funds generally cannot be used to improve private…
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