🌃 Residents Raise Concerns Over Long-Standing Issues with Downtown Greenville Street Lights💡

Some Greenville residents have expressed concerns regarding the state of downtown street lights, with some reporting that they have been out for extended periods. This has led to questions about the city's approach to maintaining these lights and the overall appearance of the downtown area.

A few residents have noted that while the city aims to make downtown inviting, certain areas, such as the planters on street corners, are not meeting these expectations. These planters, intended to enhance the area, currently contain weeds, prompting suggestions that planting drought-tolerant, native plants could offer a low-maintenance solution.

In addition to concerns about the planters, there have been reports of street lights being out on city-maintained roads, with some residents indicating that these issues have persisted for several years. Similar concerns have been raised regarding state-maintained roads, such as Lee Street and Wesley Street.

Despite these ongoing concerns, some residents have shared positive experiences with GEUS, the utility service created by the city as a separate entity. They noted that when they reported street light issues to GEUS, the problems were resolved within a week.

Residents are encouraged to report any lights that are out, dim, or flickering on city-maintained streets.

Issues can be reported through the website at: (https://www.geus.org/FormCenter/Needs-6/Report-a-Concern-47), or for immediate attention, residents can call 903-457-2800.

The city has policies in place to ensure that street lights are installed at all intersections, and residents can request additional lights for longer blocks. However, addressing these issues relies on residents reporting them.

As discussions continue, there is a shared interest in seeing improvements in both the street lighting and the overall appearance of downtown Greenville. Residents are hopeful that these issues can be addressed to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Stay alert and informed, neighbors!

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