A debate is growing among Pikesville residents over Baltimore County’s proposal to install new sidewalks along Lightfoot Drive between Carla Road and Old Court Road.

According to WMAR-2 News, the county is planning approximately half a mile of 5-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of Lightfoot Drive as part of a broader effort to improve pedestrian safety and walkability in Pikesville.

Some homeowners are opposing the project, raising concerns about changes to the neighborhood’s appearance, loss of lawn space, and the responsibility of maintaining sidewalks during snow and ice.

Others support the sidewalks, arguing they would provide a safer route for children, families, and pedestrians walking to nearby schools, shuls and other community destinations.

A county survey of 53 residents found 47% supported the project, 37% opposed it and 15% were undecided.