In our neighborhood on Walnut Street, between 247th Street and Turrell Street in Lomita, CA, we've encountered a growing concern regarding unsafe vehicle speeds. Drivers are routinely speeding at rates between 30 to 45 miles per hour in a residential area where safety is paramount. This has become a significant issue for the entire community.

What makes this especially alarming is the daily presence of children playing outdoors and people walking on the sidewalks. Everyday activities, like walking dogs, taking kids to school, or simply enjoying an afternoon stroll, are overshadowed by the constant threat of speeding vehicles. Our neighborhood should be a safe haven where families and residents feel secure and comfortable, not a dangerous zone with reckless driving endangering lives.

It is crucial that our community takes urgent action to address this problem before it leads to inevitable tragedies. We need immediate implementation of traffic calming measures such as speed bumps, increased signage, and even additional patrols to enforce speed limits and safeguard our community. Traffic studies conducted by entities like the National Complete Streets Coalition show that reducing speeds can significantly lower both the frequency and severity of accidents, enhancing the overall safety of residential areas.

The protection of our children, families, and fellow neighbors cannot be compromised. Speeding is a top contributor to vehicle-related accidents and fatalities in residential areas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We cannot wait for an accident to happen before taking action.

Together, as residents of Walnut Street and the greater Lomita community, we must insist on proactive solutions. By signing this petition, you are advocating for a safer environment that prioritizes the lives and wellbeing of everyone in this neighborhood.

Please join us in urging the Lomita City Council to prioritize this critical issue and implement the necessary traffic calming measures on Walnut Street. Sign the petition today to make our streets safer for everyone.