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Residents press Chester council for pedestrian safety on Route 291; staff cites PennDOT and traffic‑calming plans
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 8 council meeting, residents urged action to make Route 291 safer for pedestrians and children; city staff and councilors said PennDOT controls the highway but described planned traffic‑calming measures and promised follow‑up.
Residents who live along Route 291 told the Chester City Council on Jan. 8 that speeding and limited pedestrian crossing opportunities created safety risks for neighbors and children. Council members and city staff acknowledged the complaints and outlined steps being pursued with PennDOT and county planners.
Bonnie Waits (public comment) said that people live on both sides of Route 291 and that residents need safer pedestrian crossings between Ward Street and Highland Avenue; she described children who must cross the highway. The resident said speeders frequently travel well above the posted 35 mph limit.
City staff and…
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