Councilman Says Give New Street Striping a Chance

Fairhope, Alabama

Councilman Kingrea asked citizens to be patient with the new street markings until the project is completed and a public awareness campaign is launched to explain them.

Kingrea: "Change is always hard ... after 3 or 6 months ... if its wrong ... we can change it ... its just paint."

Kingrea called the striping a "progressive move," and noted Fairhope is one of the first cities in the south to implement it. Kingrea: "The data we've seen indicates its a good thing."

Kingrea: "Let's wait and see ... if it turns out not to be a good thing ... we can always change it."



Comments

Anonymous said…
more street signs ar needed to show drivers what to do
Anonymous said…
Please tell me to give it another chance after the gentleman turned onto Bancroft and drove right down the middle of the road right into our path. Oh yeah, it'll slow traffic down. It's going to slow it so much people are going to be scared to drive down the streets. But there you have it, the elite bicycle company should LOVE that.
Anonymous said…
When they decide to redo the striping, King Kingrea can pay for it since "it's just paint"
Anonymous said…
I like the new striping. it has definitely slowed the speeders downs !
Anonymous said…
"Fairhope is one of the first cities in the south to implement it."

Because Fairhope is all cutting edge like that. NOT.
Anonymous said…
This isn't only for bicycles. The new design is equally to increase pedestrian safety and make our city more walkable. I think its a good thing! Our government should be commended for their leadership.
Anonymous said…
Complete waste of money. Was there a problem with pedestrians and cyclists being run over in downtown Fairhope? Money is always so tight...yet apparently there is money to throw at fabricated "problems." Quit raising utility rates and coming around for sales tax increases on an annual basis. We've had enough. Thanks.
Anonymous said…
it has improved pedestrian safety immensely.
Anonymous said…
I think it is all a bunch of BS.
Anonymous said…
"t has improved pedestrian safety immensely"

Prove it!!!