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Herriman residents urge action on Gina Road safety; council pledges to pursue right-of-way acquisition
Summary
Multiple Gina Road residents described repeated crashes, speeding 'drifting' and unsafe walking conditions and pressed the council to accelerate a long-delayed paving project. Council members committed to begin property acquisition steps, explore funding and return with options in June.
Residents of the Gina Road neighborhood told the Herriman City Council on May 28 that the unpaved street has become dangerous and must be prioritized for paving and safety improvements.
"Gina Road is unsafe, point blank," resident Jillian Demars said during public comment, describing two recent accidents in two weeks and children who walk on the dirt road to school. Several neighbors said the street has become a popular place for drivers to 'drift' and that rocks and potholes have damaged vehicles and created a health hazard.
Speakers described repeated promises of progress dating to 2019, concerns about a five-year scheduling delay and at least one homeowner who will not sell land because of unresolved…
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