Park Ridge West on Longview: He was there last night, the security light is out. Also, there really needs to be 2 lights there instead of 1, without it, it is really dark. Needs the light ASAP.
Young man had an encounter w/yellow city truck #681 between 6th and 7th Streets on Walnut, at 11:10 a.m. on January 15. Citizen claims he honked at delivery truck blocking road and city truck driver parked, got out of truck, walked toward citizen's car, yelling obcenities and finally pounded on citizens truck hood, asking what he was doing. I notified Tom Staley and he investigated immediately, however, the action order system has been down and this could not be entered until now.
Dangerous traffic situation on West 2nd St. near the ramp to the S.R. 37 Bypass. SEE LETTER.
Weeds are obstructing vision for north bound traffic at the intersection of Maplecrest and Headley Road. The property at 1643 Maplecrest is student housing and the yard is unkept most of the time. Unregistered rental.
Vehicles are speeding downs 8th Street in front of Mr. Craig's house. He feels that most of this traffic comes from Valhalia Mobile Home Park. There are several children that play in this neighborhood, very dangerous situation. Craig contacted Randy Williamson, Police Department. Williamson will have Police out there to do radar. Craig would like to have speed and traffic counts done, possibly install a stop sign, 8th Street & Hays Street.
Traffic calming device at 6th and Rogers inappropriate. See letter. xc: Julio Alonso
Mr. Lucas would like to know why new truck rt. (2nd & Allen) is NOT being used by trucks? He says that trucks use Allen St. b/c its a straight shot, w/ only 1 stop sign. He feels that trucks should be ticketed and fined so that they know "Blmgtn. has a police dept.". He says that the police need to monitor the speed limit, or someone is going to get hurt. This is a residential area, and he wants to see trucks using the appropriate route.
Caller reported that several softball players have been driving cars & trucks and racing down bicycle path after loading & unloading equipment @ Bryan Park. Children and pedestrians were around. This is not the first time. Caller is very concerned and does not think any vehicles but City vehicles should be allowed to drive inside the park boundaries. He is worried that someone will get hurt.
Mr. Riggins called to say he spotted an oversized white van w/City logo - woman driver (Kid City van) @ 1st and Lincoln driving West on 1st St. It was raining and the roads were slick. Driver rolled through stop sign or skidded, but didn't come close to a full stop.
Three or four inch drop off from Hinkle Road onto Headley Road due to recent paving. Have been numerous traffic accidents. See attached letter.