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Newtown Borough officials want to learn more to improve the safety, accessibility, and convenience of walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation within the town.
To gain valuable insights into the concerns and preferences of residents and visitors, Newtown Borough, in collaboration with Walk Friendly Newtown, has launched an initiative to gather public feedback. The input received will play a role in prioritizing future enhancements to the town’s infrastructure and fostering a more pedestrian-friendly environment, officials said.
The gatherings will provide a platform for individuals to discuss their concerns and aspirations regarding the borough’s pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
To encourage community engagement, Newtown Borough has established multiple avenues for individuals to share their thoughts. One option is to participate in an online survey, accessible at bit.ly/NewtownSurvey.
It could be argued that the township does not need to do a survey of residents regarding pedestrian safety. Many residents have complained already and the township has responded.
But is it enough?
On May 18, 2023, while making a right turn from Silo Dr onto North Sycamore St, my wife and I saw a car goring north on N Sycamore St hit a pedestrian already in the crosswalk in front of Newtown Pizza. The car ran over her foot! I suggested that the police be called because the car definitely broke the law; i.e., did NOT yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. I'm not sure if my advice was heeded.
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