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Residents urge reversal of Rosedale two‑way change, citing child safety and lack of notice
Summary
Multiple University Park residents told the council the temporary conversion of Rosedale Avenue to two‑way traffic has made the narrow street more dangerous for children and pedestrians and said they received inadequate notice; staff said the temporary change is tied to Snyder Plaza construction and may last 12–13 months.
Residents of the neighborhood around Snyder Plaza urged the University Park City Council on Nov. 5 to reverse a temporary conversion that changed Rosedale Avenue from a one‑way to a two‑way street during construction.
"Rosedale is the narrowest... there is only enough width available for one lane of traffic," said Mike Ellis, who lives at 3445 Rosedale, and testified that the conversion has compounded existing safety risks for children and pedestrians. Anna Shinkrugg, a resident at 3428 Rosedale, said she returned from an evening to find parking signs changed and received a ticket without prior notice; she described limited visibility and faster two‑way traffic that makes it unsafe to supervise her two small children playing in the front yard.
Property owner and resident Matt Dixon said he represents multiple residents and business tenants affected by the change and recommended rescinding the ordinance, conducting a resident survey and setting a firm six‑month sunset date on the temporary conversion. "This should be shut down... set a hard date to end the two way within six months would be my recommendation," Dixon said.
Staff explained the conversion was approved to improve access for Snyder Plaza patrons while adjacent construction is underway. Engineering staff said the temporary configuration will stay in place for the duration of construction, which staff currently estimate may be 12–13 months and finish before Christmas 2025 depending on phasing.
Councilmembers acknowledged safety concerns and indicated the matter will return for further discussion; no immediate reversal vote was taken at the meeting.
