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Residents urge action on Cravens Road: trucks, safety and air-quality concerns
Summary
Multiple Colony Crossing and nearby residents told council heavy truck traffic, speeding and road deterioration on Cravens Road and South Gessner compromise safety and health; callers requested signage, enforcement, barriers and prompt city action.
Several Missouri City residents used the public comment period May 18 to press the council for urgent action on Cravens Road and South Gessner, saying heavy truck traffic, speeding and road damage pose safety and health risks to adjacent neighborhoods.
Sandra Williams, speaking for Colony Crossing residents, described noise, pollutants and safety hazards and asked the council to consider masonry barriers and other measures: "We're aware of the ordinance redirecting a portion of Cravens Road... However, our concern is about the floor of the remainder of Cravens and the safety of the residents... I'm asking you to consider the health and well-being of the residents of Colony Crossing as well."
Other residents raised egress and emergency-vehicle concerns; Jackie Temer cautioned that one-way traffic would not solve accountability and evacuation issues. Sheila Butler said large trucks and speeding have "taken over our neighborhood," asked for signage, enforcement and protective measures, and urged the council to inspect conditions during peak-use periods.
No formal city action on engineer/road improvements was recorded at the meeting; council accepted the comments during the pulled ordinance public hearing and could refer the concerns to staff for follow-up.
