Lake Grace Residents Speak Out Against Sidewalks

When Hillsborough County plays host to a public meeting Monday, May 6 on the topic of building sidewalks in the Lake Grace Estates community, officials are likely to hear from more than one resident opposed to the move.

“As a resident of Lake Grace Estates, I have spoken to and emailed at least 15 of my neighbors about the proposed sidewalk project,” wrote Kim Hazelton on a previous article about the sidewalk project. “And the general consensus is that the sidewalks are not welcome.”

“I enjoy our rural community and propose that the money be better spent slowing down the traffic from Arbor Lakes subdivision,” wrote Patch reader Resident of Lake Grace Estates. “They are cutting through Lake Grace Estates and Farmington Village to reach Gunn Hwy. Too many times I have witnesses the blatant disregard for our Stop Signs in our subdivision. I propose that the money be better spent on speed humps, traffic cams than on sidewalks.”

As it stands, the county plans put sidewalks along Berea Drive, Wellesly Court, Lake Grace Drive, Anna Maria Way and Bryn Mar Way. The project is meant to provide a sidewalk connection between Lake Grace and two neighboring subdivisions.

The public meeting on the project takes place May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Keystone Park, 17928 Gunn Highway.

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