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Dear City Council, I wanted to reach out regarding pedestrian safety along Elizabeth Street, particularly in the area near the school. We live just a few blocks away, and this past winter our daughter Kate stopped walking to school because the route felt unsafe. The main issues are the lack of a continuous sidewalk connecting Elizabeth Street from the school to Old Allegan and limited safe crossing options.

Traffic—especially student drivers—can be unpredictable, and there’s a real sense that drivers are not expecting pedestrians. Kate even had people stop and offer her rides because they were concerned about her safety, which really highlights the issue. We would strongly encourage the City to consider: 

Installing a sidewalk along the first block of Elizabeth Street to connect the school to Old Allegan

Adding a clearly marked crosswalk further east along Elizabeth

Installing signage at crosswalks at Elizabeth and Main, Mason, Hoffman (both crossings), and Old Allegan reminding drivers to stop for pedestrians

These improvements would make a meaningful difference for students and families who rely on walking to school. I’m glad you’re involved, and I appreciate your consideration of these concerns. Sincerely,

Meagan Cotton 1

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