Hi everyone,
Today, Monday, October 5, Freedom Drive is scheduled to reopen to vehicle traffic, ending the pedestrian-only period.
The pedestrian safety measures that were described as a priority have not been put in place. Neighbors also haven’t received public notice or a warning about the reopening. Meanwhile, the traffic light damaged when a car crashed into it this summer still hasn’t been repaired.
The signs say “April through October,” so many people expected the pedestrian-only period to continue through the end of the month. We’re concerned about the safety risks and the lack of clear communication.
If you’d like to help raise these concerns and press for safer conditions on Freedom Drive, or to just help in any way… please reply to this email or reach out to us directly at @saferstreetsrichmondhill on Instagram.