Our neighborhood on Mitscher Road in Dover, Delaware has always been a vibrant community. It's a family-friendly area where children play freely. However, our streets have become increasingly unsafe due to constant speeding. Despite visible speed limit signs, drivers continue to ignore the warnings, turning our road into a high-speed corridor and putting our community at risk.

Children, who are undoubtedly the heart and soul of our neighborhood, play outside every day, whether it's a game of tag, riding their bikes, or simply enjoying the fresh air. As a parent, the thought of them facing danger every time they step outside is terrifying. We’ve witnessed close calls and experienced the anxiety that comes with watching cars zoom past at alarming speeds.

The lack of effective traffic calming measures is contributing to this problem. A speed bump can significantly reduce vehicular speed, ensuring that our streets remain a safe haven for our families. Studies have shown that speed bumps can reduce traffic speed by 20%-30% and significantly decrease the likelihood of accidents. Cities such as Wilmington and Newark have installed them in residential areas and have seen drastic improvements in road safety.

We are calling upon the Kent County officials and the Delaware Department of Transportation to take immediate action. Installing a speed bump on Mitscher Road is a simple yet highly effective step towards safeguarding our community. It represents a small investment compared to the invaluable safety it would provide to our families, particularly the children who deserve to play safely in their neighborhood.

Your support in this matter is crucial. By signing this petition, you are advocating for the safety and well-being of our community and standing up for the right of our children to have a safe environment to grow and thrive. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that Dover remains a safe place for all its residents.