It was about 50 degrees this morning so I decided to have my morning walk. The air was damp but there was little wind which made the walk somewhat bearable. I followed my normal path for this walk, completing 4 laps. Each lap requires me to walk east on Arkansas Street.
Arkansas street is one block long with the only distinguishing feature some ugly bushes that were planted about 35 years ago, by the then resident. He moved away many years ago and no one has taken care of these eye sores since then. It should be noted that these eye sores are planted on the City right of way, and no one takes care of them. Photo to follow.
As you may see, the somewhat open area is where dead bushes are located. There is some litter in these bushes and there are hiding places all through these bushes. These eye sores would be an excellent hideout for kids playing in the area, or a bad person.
My biggest concern with these eye sores is the safety of any pedestrians walking on this street. As you will see in the next photo which is taken looking east, anyone walking in that portion of the block facing traffic (as they should, to be safe) would be unable to step off the street onto the curb to avoid an oncoming vehicle, due to the eye sores (aka bushes).
I, along with other pedestrians, find this portion of this street objectionable, due to the unsafe situation (bushes) on one side, and the barking dogs behind the wooden fences on the other side of this street.
Let’s see if I can get this in the hands of someone who cares.
May your walks all be safe and enjoyable!
Don Ford
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