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Residents press Garfield council for crackdown on late-night noise, traffic and unsafe intersections
Summary
During public comment, residents described recurring late-night backfiring cars, drag racing and dangerous intersections near schools; council members described plans for a targeted policing unit, parking restrictions and a citizens' committee to monitor neighborhood quality-of-life issues.
Residents used the April 22 public-comment period to press Garfield leaders for steps to curb late-night vehicle noise, drag racing and traffic dangers near schools.
One resident described Van Winkle and nearby streets as a "speedway" with vehicles backfiring and loud music at 4 a.m., and asked what the city would do to stop it. The council and staff responded with immediate and…
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