Politics & Government
Sidewalk Opposition Surfaces
Residents on one block of University Hills say their street doesn't need the sidewalks called for in a city report.
Tonight the Hyattsville City Council will from the residents of the 3200 block of Gumwood Drive against a proposal to install a sidewalk on their street. The 2011 University Hills Green Street Project report calls for sidewalks on Gumwood Drive and other neighborhood streets nearby. The petition, circulated and submitted by Gumwood Drive resident Gregory Kees bears 10 signatures from nine addresses.
, Kees notes that the 3200 block of Gumwood is not a through street. He argues against the sidewalk, saying that there is not enough room to install one without taking up valuable roadway and impacting the tree canopy.
The issue during their 8 p.m. special session scheduled for tonight.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here