The grief of losing a family member is an immeasurable pain. When it's a preventable accident due to inadequate road safety infrastructure, the sting is even more bitter. I've felt this pain; my brother-in-law passed away in a single vehicular accident on Kirker Pass Rd, a place lacking in crucial safety elements such as railings, barriers, or street lights.

Kirker Pass Rd stretches between Pittsburg, CA and Concord/Clayton, CA. This road is considered a primary commuter arterial by the Contra Costa County but tragically lacks in basic safety features. Users of this road should not have to fear for their lives when commuting due to inadequate safety measures.

In addition to personal stories like mine of unthinkable loss, statistics show that installation of railings, street lights, and cameras greatly reduce incidence of accidents. According to the US Department of Transportation, road lighting reduces accidents by about 30% (Source: USDOT). Cameras and barriers can further enhance the safety by discouraging reckless driving and cushioning the impact of accidents, respectively.

Let's put pressure on the local government to prioritize the installation of these safety measures along the entirety of Kirker Pass Rd. Let's prevent more families from experiencing the unnecessary loss like my family had to endure. Please, sign this petition and add your voice to the call for safer roads in our community.