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rjluna2:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Monday, October 17th 2011
Metro Section, page B4

Take to Task: What’s not working

New Item: Buford Highway

Lights out on interstate

   A lack of lighting is causing Elizabeth Ellis to worry about safety issues.
   “I emailed you a year or two ago to let you know that when I drive home at night on the interstate, a significant number of overhead floodlights are out.
   “I live in Virginia-Highland and take the Buford Highway access road exit, coming to a stop at Armour Drive.  At that time, I counted 22 lights out.  I now am able to count 37 lights that are out,” she said.
   Recently, Ellis said she cam around a curve in the elevated exit ramp and saw a motorcyclist standing beside his vehicle and huddled against the wall in complete darkness.
   “I hope he managed to get home without being hit by a car,” she added.
   We send her concerns to DOT and to Atlanta officials.

rjluna2:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Monday, October 24th, 2011
Metro Section, page B4

Take to Task: What’s not working

Update: Buford Highway

Interstate light repairs await funding

   Last week, we told you about a lack of lights on the interstates in Atlanta.
   “I emailed you a year or two ago to let you know that when I drive home at night on the interstate, a significant number of overhead floodlights are out.  I live in Virginia Highland and take the Buford Highway access road exit, coming to a stop at Armour Drive.  At that time, I counted 22 lights out.  I now able to count 37 lights that are out,” wrote Elizabeth Ellis.
   Early last week we received this statement from public works spokesperson Valerie Bell-Smith:
   “The interstate lights within the city of Atlanta are the responsibility of the Department of Public Works.  We have had limited funding in the past for repairs which has created a delay.  We expected to allocated funding to begin repairs along I-75 and I-85 south to the airport, and Langford Parkway in early 2012.

rjluna2:
I think the Langford Parkway as the spokesperson mentioned is related to AJC - Take to Task: Lights on in East Point

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