Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Pedestrian Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Resident warns council a missing sidewalk will create dangerous conditions near Murphy Woods
Summary
At a Beloit City Council meeting, resident Vicki Brown urged the city to plan sidewalks and bikeways between Murphy Woods and Cranston, saying speeding and debris make the stretch hazardous and that new housing will increase the risk.
Vicki Brown, who identified herself as a resident at 2404 Heather Terrace, told the council the stretch between Murphy Woods and Cranston lacks sidewalks and bike-safe infrastructure and warned the city to act before there is a serious injury. "Somebody is gonna get killed there," she said during the public-comment period.
Brown described multiple safety hazards on the corridor — fast-moving cars since lanes were reduced, frequent scooter use without helmets, and broken glass in gutters that she has had to avoid while biking. She noted planned housing development in the Murphy Woods area and asked the council to develop a sidewalk plan for that corridor. The council did not take action at the meeting; public comment may be referred to staff for follow-up.
