Don’t let this happen to someone else. Every time I think about the accident my family member had at the corner of Huguenot Avenue and Edith Avenue in Staten Island. It was an accident that could have been avoided if a simple precaution had been taken. This corner is not only a site where we faced personal incident, but it is also a crucial spot as it's adjacent to a school zone, where the safety of children should be paramount.

Traffic at this intersection is chaotic, with cars speeding past a corner that should be a communal safe zone. Every day, parents, teachers, and students risk crossing this corner without the reassurance that drivers will slow down and yield as they should. According to traffic safety studies, the installation of stop signs can reduce the number of accidents by up to 75% in high-risk areas like this (source: U.S. Department of Transportation).

Imagine the peace of mind for parents knowing that their child's walk to school is secured by a simple stop sign that instructs drivers to halt and proceed responsibly. Our neighborhood is tight-knit, and every resident deserves to feel safe crossing our streets. We owe it to every family and every driver to promote best practices on our roads.

By signing this petition, you are advocating for a practical and straightforward solution that ensures no more families have to endure the heartache and headache that mine did. Let us urge our local council to prioritize safety and install a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Huguenot Avenue and Edith Avenue in Staten Island corner of IS7.

Your support can make a significant difference. Together, we can prevent future tragedies and create a safer community for all. Please sign and help us bring a change that will keep our streets secure for generations to come.