Fixed! Atlanta
In November, we told you about Kirby Smith’s problem with a distressed storm drain and his hopes of getting it fixed soon before someone got injured.
“There is a storm drain grate broken at 668 Linwood Ave. NE., Atlanta. Note -This section of Linwood Avenue was repaved a year ago at which time they broke this grate and it remains a danger to children, bikes and pedestrians,” Smith wrote.
We learned from the city the issue has been resolved.
Days on list-9
Who got it fixed: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240, rmendoza@atlantaga.gov
New item-Cobb County
A reader is concerned over missing lines on a busy Cobb County road.
“On South Cobb Drive immediately in front of the Cobb County Tag Office. there are no lines on the northbound lanes for about a quarter mile. Apparently, it was resurfaced at some time in the past and they never put down the lines to separate the lanes. This has been the case for many months, so it is not like they are about to correct this,” Randy Cook wrote.
We sent the item to Cobb County and will keep you updated aand alert you when the item is fixed.
Days on list-6
Who’s looking into it-Cobb County spokeswoman Sheri Kell, Sheri.kell@cobbcounty.org
New item-Downtown Atlanta
David Bostwick is concerned over signals in the heart of the city. With downtown on the uptick, Bostwick would like to see an item fixed before pedsetrians are injured.
‘Why have the pedestrian walk signals, all over downtown, started being lighted three-four seconds before the parallel green light for cars comes on? I can sort of understand having all traffic lights red for a bit, but giving the walk signal early seems like it invites pedestrians to walk in front of the cars that routinely run red lights,” he wrote.
He said If the walk signal weren’t lighted until the corresponding green light, the pedestrians would have a better chance of making it across the street.
“Some lights for cyclists are also activated early, and in places like Peachtree Street no less,” Bostwick added.
Bostwick hopes the situation can be remedied soon.
We sent the item to the city and will keep you updated.
Days on list-6
Who got it fixed: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240, rmendoza@atlantaga.gov
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