Traffic violators a concern, concrete evidence, not enough benefits

Homeless less a concern than traffic violators

As a downtown Fort Wayne resident the past six years, I feel compelled to share my perspective on an issue that often dominates public discourse about urban living.

I have had countless interactions with our homeless neighbors. I have never once felt threatened or unsafe around homeless individuals. Instead, I have consistently found them to be engaging, friendly and often remarkably resilient people facing difficult circumstances. Many have shared their stories and contributed to the sense of community that makes downtown living rewarding.

There is one genuine safety concern that affects my daily life: drivers who fail to obey traffic laws at crosswalks. Nearly every day, I witness cars rolling through stop signs, failing to yield or speed