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Resident warns council of dangerous pedestrian crossings at Campbell Road under U.S. 75
Summary
A Richardson resident told the City Council he frequently sees pedestrians crossing Campbell Road under U.S. 75 without using the crosswalk, creating a nighttime visibility hazard and near-miss collisions.
A Richardson resident told the City Council that pedestrians frequently cross Campbell Road under the U.S. 75 overpass near a hotel without using the signalized crossing, creating a safety hazard at night.
Randall Norwood, who gave his address and said he travels the corridor frequently while attending senior-center programs, described at least one recent near-miss when a car braked suddenly as a pedestrian crossed outside the crosswalk. “They're not using the light… It's dangerous,” Norwood told council members. He said pedestrians sometimes wear dark clothing, and drivers following speed limits may not see them until it is too late.
Norwood urged the council to have the city’s safety division “check it out, do a survey,” and asked whether the police chief or traffic staff might have suggestions. The council thanked him for the comment and moved on to the next agenda item.
Ending: The council did not take formal action during the meeting; Norwood’s comments were made during the public-comments portion of the agenda and were forwarded for staff consideration.
