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Council tables decision on West 2nd Street railroad crossing after safety concerns raised
Summary
The council delayed action on closing the West 2nd Street railroad crossing after residents and councilmembers cited safety and drainage problems; a public hearing will be scheduled and the item was tabled with unanimous consent.
Discussion over the proposed closure of the West 2nd Street railroad crossing centered on safety and drainage concerns. Councilmember Frank Groom said there had been a lot of talk about closing the crossing in exchange for upgrades to the 7th–9th Street crossings; resident Bing Hooper told the council he supported the closure as an improvement for Bristow.
Councilmember Judd Johns described the site as a public-safety issue and cautioned the council to review median designs for the replacement crossings before finalizing plans, saying the railroad could close a crossing regardless of council action. Mayor Kris Wyatt said a public hearing will be scheduled; the council then voted unanimously to table the item for later consideration.
