GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Randleman Road has returned to the center of attention for Greensboro city leaders, who are looking to address long-standing safety and crime issues in the area following the recent shooting of two young people at a local Waffle House.
Although city officials had already planned to discuss revitalizing Randleman Road, the incident added urgency to an area that has seen growing concerns over crime and violence.
The city’s Randleman Road Corridor Update Plan, a project years in the making, aims to improve safety and community well-being along a nearly two-and-a-half-mile stretch of the corridor. Phase One of the project was completed in 2016, and Phase Two focuses specifically on safety enhancements and infrastructure improvements to benefit residents and local businesses.
“It’s long overdue, so it’s time to get this moving,” said Greensboro District 1 Councilwoman Sharon Hightower, “Lighting! Which they’ve asked for! Red light cameras, because folks are flying up and down, running through lights, and people are losing their life!”
Thursday’s city council work session centered on strategies for implementing Phase Two of the Randleman Road Corridor Update Plan. The plan seeks not only to upgrade physical infrastructure but also to bring together community resources to address the root causes of violence in the area.
The city has actively engaged local residents and business owners throughout the planning process, hosting multiple public sessions to gather input and identify priorities. Community suggestions, including enhanced lighting and red-light cameras. “It’s really just about explaining, going door to door, talking with folks, and understanding what their concerns are.” said Greensboro Planning Department’s Russ Clegg, “We want the corridor to look and feel comfortable, like a place you’d want to be,”
City leaders were united in their commitment to improving code enforcement along Randleman Road. City Manager Trey Davis shared that he has already begun working to strengthen enforcement city-wide.
The Randleman Road Corridor Update Plan will go before the Greensboro City Council for a public hearing on November 19.
