Living along East Wall Street, close to Main Street, I witness daily the reckless speeding through our neighborhood. Our streets should be filled with the joyful sounds of children playing, not the roar of engines racing at all hours. This constant disturbance shatters the peace we so dearly cherish and poses a significant danger to our community, particularly to our children who fill these streets.

Statistics indicate that traffic calming measures such as speed bumps effectively reduce speeding and improve safety in residential areas. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, neighborhoods that have implemented speed bumps report a reduction in the average vehicle speed by up to 40%. These measures can prevent accidents, protect pedestrians, and maintain the tranquillity of our homes.

Our goal is clear and simple: to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and especially of the children who call East Wall Street home. By installing speed bumps, we can mitigate the risk of accidents and restore peace to our community.

We call upon the local authorities of the city to prioritize the safety of our streets by urgently installing speed bumps along East Wall Street. Let us create a safer environment where children can play freely, and residents can enjoy their neighborhood in peace.

Please support this initiative to make our streets safer by signing this petition. Together, we can convince the city to act swiftly and decisively.