We, the residents of River Downs I and River Downs II in unincorporated Greenville County, South Carolina, are requesting that SCDOT install a marked pedestrian crosswalk on Hammett Road (State Road 522) at the crossing point between our two neighborhoods (Hackney Rd). 

WHY THIS CROSSWALK IS NEEDED
Hammett Road is a winding road that seperates River Downs I and River Downs II. Residents regularly walk, run, and bike between the two neighborhoods — but there is currently no designated crossing. The road's curves significantly limit driver sight lines, and vehicles travel at speeds that make crossing on foot dangerous. Children, elderly residents, runners, and cyclists cross an unsafe stretch of road with no warning to drivers and no protected space to cross. 

A pedestrian crosswalk at this location would:
• Warn drivers that pedestrians regularly cross at this point
• Encourage drivers to slow down and drive at or below the posted speed limit
• Provide a designated, visible crossing location
• Connect two neighboring communities safely

We are asking SCDOT to move forward with the installation of a marked crosswalk that includes a flashing, pedestrian powered beacon and secondary signage on SR-522 / Hammett Road. Please sign and share this petition to show SCDOT that our community takes pedestrian safety seriously.

Our state representative for the road is Representative Dianne Mitchell (District 21) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1344175976

SC DOT requests can be submitted here: https://apps.scdot.org/MWRO/

I have also requested a list of accidents for this road with Greenville County and will update this petition once I receive more information.