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Public outcry after fatal crash in Lakewood; residents press council for immediate street‑safety fixes
Summary
Following the death of resident Bill Saphos at Madison and Hilliard, dozens of residents told Lakewood council on Dec. 16 that the intersection is dangerously designed and urged immediate action — from tactical, low‑cost changes to passage of a Complete Streets ordinance and creation of a crash review team.
Lakewood residents packed the Dec. 16 council meeting to speak about the death of neighbor Bill Saphos, who was struck while walking in a crosswalk at the Madison/Hilliard intersection. Council opened the meeting with a moment of silence and then set aside time for public comment; more than a dozen speakers described the intersection—s hazards and called for both immediate tactical measures and longer‑term policy changes.
Speakers who identified themselves and their affiliations included Tom Benko (resident), Dr. Rebecca Miller (mental health clinician and governor‑appointed regulator), Lucinda Cave (resident and daily cyclist), Emily Lindbergh (resident/activist), Jenna Thomas (policy & advocacy manager, Bike Cleveland), Dan Zielinski (neighbor), Robert and Cassandra Orkin (residents), Josh Matour (resident) and others. Common themes and specific…
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