Aiken residents voice traffic safety concerns at meeting

Aiken residents voiced traffic concerns at a recent meeting, highlighting issues at intersections like Richland Avenue-University Parkway and York Street-Hampton Avenue. They noted safety hazards and congestion affecting drivers. The city is seeking federal grants to improve road safety. Aiken has received a Safe Streets For All planning grant to identify crash-prone areas and design temporary solutions to reduce accidents. Feedback from the meeting will help determine which options to implement. The city plans to apply for additional grants to make successful improvements permanent, regardless of grant outcomes.