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Residents tell Abilene board poor lane markings, dark islands create safety risks on local streets
Summary
Two Abilene residents told the Street Maintenance Advisory Appeals Board that faded lane markings on Barrow Street and an unlit island near Buck Butternut/Pioneer are creating hazards for drivers, especially at night and in rain. Residents urged the city to improve pavement markings, reflective markers and lighting.
Two Abilene residents urged the Street Maintenance Advisory Appeals Board to address visibility and lighting problems on local streets, saying faded lane markings and unlit islands are creating safety hazards for drivers.
"I am concerned about Barrow Street," said Susan Russell, a resident of 30 Gardenia Circle, during the board's public comment period. "...you can't see the lane markers, especially if it's raining. But it's dark, and you really can't see the lanes…
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