My name is Kayli Hill, and I'm a resident of Gladden Farms in Marana, Arizona. Recently, our community faced a tragedy that has left us all heartbroken and searching for ways to ensure such events never happen again. Although the details may be known only to some, the impact is felt by everyone who calls Gladden Farms home. In the wake of this tragedy, my 11-year-old son expressed a fervent desire to enact change. His willingness to make a difference has inspired me to take action.

Our primary concern is the safety of our neighborhood, particularly for pedestrians.  Our goal is to urge the Town of Marana, in collaboration with the Gladden Farms Community Home Owners Association, to prioritize pedestrian safety within our community.

We propose the following actions: updating and improving signage throughout Gladden Farms to ensure that drivers are fully aware of pedestrian areas, and repainting the crosswalks with high-visibility, reflective road paint to ensure they are highly noticeable both day and night. These enhancements, as well as improved speed bump placement, while seemingly simple, can make a tremendous difference in the prevention of accidents and the assurance of safety for all residents, especially our children.

Statistics show that properly marked crosswalks and visible road signage can significantly decrease the likelihood of vehicular accidents involving pedestrians. According to the Federal Highway Administration, enhanced crosswalk visibility reduces pedestrian crashes by 40%. By taking definitive steps towards improving the infrastructure in Gladden Farms, we can create a living environment where the safety and well-being of residents are held in the highest regard.

This issue is deeply personal not only to those directly impacted by tragedy in our community, but by all those who fear for the safety of their loved ones every time they walk or ride bikes through our beautiful neighborhood. Let us take constructive steps to prevent future tragedies.

We call upon the leadership of Marana and the proactive cooperation of the Gladden Farms Community Home Owners Association to hear our plea and take immediate action to implement these necessary safety updates.

Please join us in this mission by signing our petition. Let's work together to make Gladden Farms a safer place for everyone! Please do not donate money, we are just looking for signatures to make a change. Contributions go directly to change.org not the family impacted or the cause of this petition.