Council Member Shekar Krishnan remarked, "Everyone deserves to feel safe on Roosevelt Avenue at all times of the day. What we have been doing for decades on Roosevelt Avenue has not worked." This indicates a shared community sentiment regarding long-standing safety issues that the new initiative seeks to address.
Krishnan elaborated on how lighting impacts safety: "I know that in unlicensed dark places, criminal activity, unsafe activity, can thrive, but in bright, lighter places full of light, we can all feel safer." This statement underscores the importance of environmental factors in contributing to public safety.
Referring to current conditions, Krishnan said, "You look on Roosevelt and see the lack of lighting at night under our elevated 7 train tracks, the amount of double-parked cars that make it unsafe for pedestrians to come by, the lack of investments, the lack of consistent enforcement." This highlights the multifaceted nature of the problems facing Roosevelt Avenue.
Despite the recent protests against crime, officials clarified, "the plan has also not been influenced by a number of recent protests and rallies in the area against rising crime on Roosevelt Avenue, stating that it was in development long before the protests took place." This showcases the proactive nature of the initiative.
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