Walking our children to school, teaching them to ride their bikes, or simply taking our dogs for a stroll, these everyday activities have become fraught with danger on Richmondville Avenue, Westport CT. The road narrows alarmingly in certain spots, and in the complete absence of sidewalks, these activities are quickly transforming from pleasant to petrifying.

Our street serves as a major route through our neighborhood, with the lack of speed humps allowing vehicles to cruise at speeds endangering our lives. The National Association of City Transportation Officials states that speed humps are proven to reduce vehicular speed and increase safety. This indispensable measure is urgently needed in our neighborhood.

Our worries are not unfounded. Speeding vehicles have become an increasingly common sight along Richmondville Avenue. With every incident and near miss, our anxiety amplifies. Our neighborhood should be a safe, inviting place to raise our families, not a speedway bringing constant worry.

Let us ensure our children, our pets, and ourselves are safe. Let us restore the joy of a peaceful afternoon walk or a bicycle ride. By implementing two speed humps on Richmondville Avenue, we can deter speeding and prove that the safety of our residents is paramount. Please sign this petition to stand with us in our plea for safer streets.