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Pedestrian safety

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Supportive (5)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
6

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveJack SimmonsOct 27, 2026

His wife was killed crossing Broad and King in March; he asked council to fund $1 million for pedestrian safety projects.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 26:29 →
SupportiveJim HempelOct 27, 2026

East Coast Greenway Alliance rep backed a recurring $1 million safety fund, citing the city's safety action plan and Savannah's Vision Zero example.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 31:52 →
SupportiveCarol JacksonOct 27, 2026

Former councilmember endorsed the $1 million pedestrian safety fund and urged passing the baton to newer council members.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 33:33 →
ConcernedHart HagertyOct 27, 2026

Seventh-generation Charlestonian and mother of two said it's too dangerous for her kids to walk to school and criticized Four Seasons construction street closures.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 35:04 →
SupportiveKatie ZimmermanOct 27, 2026

Charleston Moves director asked for a recurring $1 million annual line item regardless of whether the federal Safe Streets grant comes through.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 37:46 →
SupportiveCarolina RichardsOct 27, 2026

Her husband was nearly hit crossing Broad at Meeting last week; the family of five asked for the $1 million pedestrian safety line item.

City Council - Oct 27, 2026 · 55:19 →

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