Navigating the morning traffic around Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, DE, can be a daunting challenge. Personally, it takes me an exhausting 10 minutes just to get through the congested streets due to the absence of proper school zone speed limits and the careless drivers who refuse to let school buses over for safe student drop-offs. This situation is not only frustrating for parents, students, and bus drivers but also poses serious safety risks.

Cab Calloway School of the Arts, like every educational institution, should be a haven of safety and security for our children. However, without appropriately enforced speed limits, the roads surrounding our school turn into chaotic and hazardous zones every morning. Reckless driving endangers not only the students but also the general public in the vicinity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, enforcing school zone speed limits can reduce accidents by up to 20% (source: NHTSA.gov).

We call upon the Wilmington City Council and the Delaware Department of Transportation to take immediate action by setting and enforcing clear school zone speed limits around Cab Calloway. Additionally, stricter oversight and traffic management measures should be implemented during peak school hours. These measures would ensure a safer environment for our children and more efficient travel for everyone involved.

Setting specific speed limits and ensuring compliance is both a reasonable and vital step that can prevent potential tragedies. By addressing these issues, we can foster a protective atmosphere in which our school community can thrive without fear or interference. Let's work together to implement these necessary changes and safeguard our children.

Sign this petition to help prioritize safety and prompt the necessary authorities to act now for the well-being of our school community and the efficiency of our daily commute.