Did you ever notice that Meridian Road lacks sidewalks in many locations? Although some people try to walk on a skinny path through the grass and weeds, some areas are so overgrown with vegetation that people have to step onto the street (which is unsafe) to continue their journey.
I suggest that the fourth and fifth ward councilmen look into installing sidewalks along the length of Meridian Road.
Wonder how much all of that would cost....?