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Residents tell Newport News council sidewalks are 'treacherous,' urge equity-driven maintenance
Summary
A North District resident told council that city-owned sidewalks were dangerous after the storm, listing unplowed and icy routes and urging council members to walk neighborhoods and prioritize pedestrians who lack vehicle access.
A Newport News resident told the Jan. 27 city council meeting that many city-owned sidewalks remained icy and hazardous after Winter Storm Fern and urged elected officials to prioritize pedestrian maintenance and equity.
"The city of Newport News is absolutely hostile to pedestrians," the resident, who identified themself as Efragasa and said they live in the North…
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