Politics & Government

Residents, Parents Discuss Frazer Center Traffic Issues

Lake Claire residents addressed a city council committee Wednesday morning

Lake Claire residents and parents connected to the Frazer Center packed into a city council committee meeting Wednesday morning to talk about proposed legislation that would affect the center and neighborhood.

Councilwoman Natalyn M. Archibong, whose district includes Lake Claire, introduced legislation that would limit the maximum weight of vehicles that use two Lake Claire streets to transport special needs adults to the in neighboring Druid Hills.

Residents say the MARTA buses that use the center’s rear entrance off Ridgeview Road NE cause major traffic and safety issues in the neighborhood.

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After hearing from a wide-ranging group of parents and residents, the committee tabled the legislation and could revisit the issue in May.

In the mean time, residents, MARTA representatives and those connected to the Frazer Center say they will continue to work on solving concerns.

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