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Residents urge immediate traffic-calming at hazardous Shaker–Belvoir intersection; council says study and short-term measures planned
Summary
Multiple residents asked council on Oct. 27 to prioritize safety improvements — including a HAWK pedestrian signal, flashing signs and sight-line fixes — at the multi‑street intersection of Shaker, Belvoir, Inverness and Ashley, which parents said is used daily by children walking to school.
Several residents addressed City Council on Oct. 27 to press for immediate safety measures at the intersection of Shaker Boulevard, Belvoir Boulevard, Inverness Road and Ashley Road. Speakers described persistent speeding, poor sight lines and multiple traffic approaches that make the crossing hazardous for children walking to school and other pedestrians.
Kristen Romito, a resident of 2706 Belvoir Boulevard, told council the intersection creates ongoing safety risks for children and commuters and urged the city to install a HAWK pedestrian signal or other traffic‑calming measures now rather than delaying action until…
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