Traffic safety at Swisher Road / Shady Shores intersection
Summary
Residents are asking the city to repaint faded lane lines at the Overly/Shady Shores intersection before someone gets hurt — drivers are using the left-turn lane to shoot straight through. Council member Fitzpatrick backed a repaint, and the mayor noted recent Atmos gas line incidents nearby.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Painting costs are the holdup; the city worries fresh markings will wear off under construction traffic.
Commuters and residents navigating the intersection daily.
Drivers and pedestrians exposed to confusion and near-misses at the faded-marking intersection.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 25, 2026
The new signal at Briar Oaks and Swisher is live, but a resident says recent barriers make east-west walking harder, not easier. Council asked staff to look at sidewalk options on Swisher as budget talks begin.
City Council - May 14, 2026
Residents are asking the city to repaint faded lane lines at the Overly/Shady Shores intersection before someone gets hurt — drivers are using the left-turn lane to shoot straight through. Council member Fitzpatrick backed a repaint, and the mayor noted recent Atmos gas line incidents nearby.
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