Perkiomen Valley Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Perkiomen Valley, PA- 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 Perkiomen Valley 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:

• "Bridge Road and Gravel Pike also known as 113 and 29!"

• "The intersection of Graterford, Rte. 29, and Bridge. A light needs to be there - especially in the morning with students driving to school! And Perkiomen Creek Road needs to be wider!"

• "The complete lack of sidewalks almost everywhere in the township. Especially along Township Line Road, where there isn't even a shoulder."

• " The circle! It isn't a speedway! Not to mention the ones who go the wrong way in the circle! Bring back the traffic lights!"

• "...traffic at 29 and 113"

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