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Lake Arlington Safety Changes Now in Progress
Interim safety changes have been initiated at Lake Arlington after Arlington Heights resident Barbara Pagano died resulting from an accident with a bicyclist on the path system June 18.
Lake Arlington path users from around the suburbs can expect to see changes over the next several days in an effort to enhance safety.
The Arlington Heights Park District announced Friday that interim safety changes to the path at Lake Arlington have already begun.
The steps were proposed days after the death of 76-year-old Arlington Heights resident Barbara Pagano. On June 18, she was walking the trail when a bicyclist hit her from behind. She sustained serious head injuries and died on July 3.
"Please be aware that Park District staff will continue adding new path markings and signage throughout the next several days," the communication from the park district states. "Weather permitting we hope to have completed the interim action plan to upgrade signage and path markings by the end of July."
Despite the modifications, the path will reportedly remain open during the changes.
Click here to learn more about the interim changes that are planned.
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