A busy stretch of Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County, is finally getting long-awaited safety upgrades.

Soon, students, families, and neighbors will be able to walk and bike more safely between Northeast High School, Sunset Elementary, the Riviera Beach Library, and nearby neighborhoods and parks.

Fixing safety concerns

For years, community members have raised concerns about the lack of sidewalks and safe crossings along the corridor.

"It's not safe," said Scott Williams, a Pasadena resident. "We've got kids walking on the side of the road because there are no sidewalks over here."

Another lifelong resident, Sofya Andreason, said the improvements are overdue.

"There's nowhere to walk, really," said Andreason. "Biking feels so unsafe because you have to g

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