Hand Avenue median blocking church access
Summary
A thousand-signature petition from Prince of Peace Catholic Church says the new median on Hand Avenue blocks eastbound access to the church, food pantry, and thrift shop, forcing seniors into dangerous U-turns. Council Member Kent's district dialogue addressed it; the county engineer explained the safety rationale.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — potential signal timing changes and median redesign costs.
Church parishioners, food pantry clients, and thrift shop customers if access is restored.
Potentially general traffic safety on Hand Avenue if the median is modified.
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