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Residents urge Brownsville to fix sidewalks, lighting and dangerous intersections
Summary
Multiple residents told the commission about gaps in sidewalks, faulty light posts, and dangerous stretches of roadway, urging targeted sidewalk projects, better lighting and traffic‑calming measures in Southmost, Morningside and near UTRGV.
At a Nov. 18 Brownsville City Commission meeting, a string of public commenters urged the city to prioritize pedestrian safety through sidewalk repairs, better crosswalks, targeted lighting improvements and traffic‑calming measures.
"I want to talk about changing every other lighting pole in my neighborhood to direct lighting," Aurelie Duran said, saying that focused light reduces dark patches and improves pedestrian safety. Carla Amona Hernandez, a UT‑RGV student, told commissioners that sidewalks…
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