10th Street and Walnut pedestrian safety
Summary
A resident reported serious crashes and long light waits at the Wawa/Airport Plaza area, suggesting signal timing changes, a center turn lane, or temporary police direction. Safety concerns are especially acute during school dismissal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any fix — from signal retiming to a turn lane — would draw on city or DelDOT road funds.
Commuters, school traffic, and shoppers in the busy Wawa/Airport Plaza corridor.
Residents and businesses face crash risks and congestion if nothing changes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
Residents and council members flagged the dangerous 10th/Walnut intersection where students walk to the academy and high school. DelDOT improvements are five to seven years away, prompting council to attach a two-year time limit to the KD Properties sidewalk waiver.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
A resident reported serious crashes and long light waits at the Wawa/Airport Plaza area, suggesting signal timing changes, a center turn lane, or temporary police direction. Safety concerns are especially acute during school dismissal.
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