Back to School Highlights Need for Safe Sidewalks
My concern for Houston youth is a year round passion but particularly when school is in session, Houston’s lack of sidewalks is problematic. Please remember to take care and drive the speed limit. With many parents and children forced to take to the street rather than safe sidewalks, drivers must be cautious to avoid disaster. I see many neighborhoods that not only lack sidewalks, but have dangerous debris with glass and paint dumped right beside where students walk when I’m out these days assessing needs in neighborhoods. I’ve worked with neighborhood education committees to focus on the 40 Developmental Assets youth need in their community to succeed. I also have organized with neighbors to jumpstart a stalled hike and bike trail which was stalled by government bureaucracy for 10 years after it was funded. I am a candidate that cares about our youth and a pedestrian friendly city.