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Residents tell Public Safety Commission Sunday lowrider events near Martin Park have become disruptive and unsafe
Summary
Multiple residents urged the commission to increase enforcement after describing loud gatherings, illegal parking and at least one shooting at weekly Sunday 'CPA' events near Martin Middle School and surrounding streets; they submitted petitions and asked for sustained APD presence and traffic-calming measures.
Several East Cesar Chavez residents told the Austin Public Safety Commission on Dec. 1 that recurring Sunday lowrider and car-club gatherings near Martin Middle School have degenerated into large, disruptive events that threaten neighborhood safety.
"This has helped mitigate some of the activity, but more needs to be done," said Joel Bader, who said he and his husband moved to Austin after military service and that more than 50 residents signed a petition he delivered to the commission. Bader described vehicles blocking streets, loud music, trash,…
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