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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bus stop sidewalk accessibility
A Park View Court resident says the sidewalk in front of his house is narrow, uneven and in disrepair, forcing a disabled neighbor to cross the street to find a usable path; his ADA funding records request was denied.
Hall Avenue parking lot meters
A permit-only lot on Hall Avenue sits mostly empty while seniors and dispensary customers circle for street parking. The speaker wants meters installed so anyone can use it.
Thompson Avenue bus parking and pedestrian visibility
An ordinance creating a No Parking zone from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both sides of Thompson Avenue was adopted on first reading.
Davis Avenue/Bolton Avenue intersection sight lines
Overgrown vegetation is blocking drivers' view at this residential intersection. The Department of Public Works will have Code Enforcement contact the property owner to get it trimmed back.
Downtown capital improvements: traffic poles, clock tower, streetscaping
Three capital projects moved forward: $125,000 more for traffic light pole replacements at two intersections, $270,000 to restore the train station clock tower with state DRI funds, and $1.3 million for downtown streetscaping. Together they're a visible refresh of downtown infrastructure.
Sidewalk and crosswalk gaps near North Street and Bryant Avenue
A parent says kids walk in the street to reach the high school because there are no sidewalks. The city has no project planned and past grant applications failed, but it will keep looking for funding.