East Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
Mount Vernon
Summary
Residents and council members discussed ongoing safety concerns regarding speeding, failing to stop at stop signs, and pedestrian crossings near train stations. Council members reported participating in police ride-alongs and planning a pedestrian safety campaign.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly quantified, though potential grant opportunities were discussed.
Mount Vernon pedestrians, commuters walking to train stations, and families with children.
Drivers accustomed to ignoring stop signs and speeding through residential intersections.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 23, 2026
Residents from 616 East Lincoln Avenue pleaded with the council for traffic lights, crosswalks, and speed bumps after multiple accidents and pedestrian fatalities occurred near their building.
City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026
Residents continue to express concern over traffic speeding and pedestrian safety, prompting increased police attention and planning grants for safe streets.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026
Residents and council members discussed ongoing safety concerns regarding speeding, failing to stop at stop signs, and pedestrian crossings near train stations. Council members reported participating in police ride-alongs and planning a pedestrian safety campaign.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 8, 2026
Residents voiced serious concerns about reckless driving, failure to stop at stop signs, and lack of pedestrian safety infrastructure in neighborhoods like Fleetwood. Council members acknowledged the dangers and discussed stepped-up police patrols and DPW crosswalk improvements.
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