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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Easton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Larry Holmes Drive pedestrian safety improvements
A South Side resident says removing the northbound right-turn lane onto the Free Bridge has created major backups, sometimes taking two or three light cycles. Council defended the change as a state-required pedestrian safety improvement and pointed to a public works presentation online, urging patience while signal timing is adjusted.
Route 611 Pedestrian and Sidewalk Improvements
The city secured a $566,000 grant to build new crosswalks, widen sidewalks, and improve pedestrian safety along Route 611 toward Delaware Canal Park.
Downtown Parking and Handicap Spaces
Business owners and council members debated the creation of 15-minute loading and metered spaces, highlighting broader challenges with enforcement and downtown parking congestion.