Lexington Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Lexington, MA - Summer’s nearly here, and with each walk in the park, day at the pool and backyard BBQ comes the risk of snakebites, drowning and fires, but don’t worry! There’s no reason to stay cooped up inside all season.

Patch put together a list of summer safety tips to keep you safe and having fun while the weather’s warm. Make sure to give snakes their distance and always swim with a buddy to stay carefree during the dog days.

Keeping these tips in mind, there are other possible dangers that affect Lexington residents year round.

We asked Patch readers what they thought the biggest safety issues were in their town. Here’s a list of the most pressing problems, from break-ins to traffic jams:

• "Traffic speed on Waltham Street"

• "Crossing MA Ave in the center"

• "Using the crosswalks on Mass Avenue around the center and especially up to Slocum"

• "Traffic speed on Adams from Hancock to East St."

Is there a problem that wasn’t mentioned? Share it with us in the comments below or on our Lexington Patch Facebook page.