I am a resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida since 2009. Over the years, I have seen our small community grow and with it, an alarming increase in traffic and fatal accidents on Lee Boulevard. Living on this avenue has given me a front-row seat to the devastating consequences of inadequate speed control measures. Pedestrians and cyclists have lost their lives right before my eyes due to speeding vehicles and illegal races that continue unabated.

The lack of appropriate speed control measures is not just an inconvenience; it's a matter of life or death for many residents who use these roads daily. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding was involved in 26% of all traffic fatalities in 2017, killing more than 9,700 people (source: NHTSA). This statistic is not just a number; it represents real people who lost their lives due to something that can be prevented.

We need immediate action from our local authorities to implement effective speed control measures on Lee Boulevard through traffic lights or other means. We cannot stand by while our friends and neighbors risk their lives every day simply by walking or cycling along this road.

This petition calls upon the relevant authorities in Lehigh Acres to prioritize safety over convenience by implementing necessary changes that will slow down traffic and save lives. Please sign this petition if you believe in creating safer streets for everyone living in or visiting our community.