JANUARY 3-9, 2018 UCW 5
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The city's loose-leaf collection schedule is a joke
by JEFF THOMPSON
HITS AND MISSES
MISS: Leaf season
e Arbor Day
Foundation has rec-
ognized Fayetteville
as a Tree City for
15 years. A lot of
trees means a lot
of leaves and pine
needles. is year's loose-leaf collection schedule
is a joke. All the leaves cannot possibly be collected
by city crews with one sweep through each neigh-
borhood. ere used to be two sweeps each fall.
Because of the cutback in this basic service, leaves
are left in the street.
HIT: Transit Center
Finally, the new, $12.6 million transit center is
open. Facilities for Greyhound have not yet been
constructed, but the city is providing the carrier
temporary office space. e new, brightly lit termi-
nal provides comfort and efficiency for riders and
brings Fayetteville in line with other large North
Carolina cities.
MISS: Traffic enforcement
Former Police Chief Harold Medlock promised
a significant expansion of the department's traffic
division. But then he retired. Let's hope Chief Gina
Hawkins recognizes that the Fayetteville Police
Department must make a significant increase is
visible, aggressive efforts to stop red-light running
and speeding.
MISS: Trash recycling station
e recycling center hasn't
been in place on Fort Bragg Road
near the recreation center for a
few years now. Maybe it's time
the city takes down the sign.
HIT: New and improved streets
e city of Fayetteville is to be commended for
the resurfacing of major thoroughfares across the
city. e state Department of Transportation is also
doing its part, and Owen Drive should be among the
next arteries to be improved.
MISS: Yielding instead
of stopping
Most drivers do not
stop for stop signs. ey
usually check both ways
and cruise on through
intersections. e city
should consider replac-
ing most stop signs with
yield signs, 'cause that's
what we do.
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