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Hello,
I am writing in regards to the sidewalks up Commercial Street from Ross Elementary School. Since Ross is an all walking school I am shocked at the conditions of the sidewalks. I live on John Paul Circle and there aren't even sidewalks on that side of Commercial and the school is on that side of the street! When I walk my child to school (with my toddler in a stroller), we either have to wing it on the John Paul/Ross side of Commercial with no side walk, or cross a very busy street to get to the sidewalk on the opposite side. Not a huge issue until my child walks to school on her own. The condition of the sidewalk on the other side of commercial is terrible though. It is very difficult to push a stroller or even walk side-by-side because it is narrow, bumpy/broken and blocked by telephone poles and street signs in areas. Not to mention how impassable it is on trash day. I have no idea what we will do during the winter months with snow.
Since Ross is a WALKING school, I am requesting the city put in new side walks on both sides so that we may walk safely to school. Side note: a few kids in that area have recently started kindergarten and there are several more little children who will be starting in the next few years. I feel this is a necessity.

Thank you for your time!