Install speed bumps on Nicollet Island

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The Issue

Living on Nicollet Island has always felt like an immense privilege—an oasis of greenery, wildlife diversity, and close-knit community in the heart of the city. We are so grateful to be raising our infant daughter on the Island amidst nature and our friendly neighbors. However, I am increasingly concerned about the prevalence of speeding and reckless driving on the island.

Every summer, Nicollet Island becomes an unintended racetrack, attracting drivers who endanger pedestrians—including families like mine, walking with strollers and children, as well as our older neighbors and furry friends. 

The solution is clear and proven effective: installing speed bumps at critical points along Nicollet Island’s roads. Not only would this measure protect Island residents, but it would also preserve the quiet, nature-friendly atmosphere of our island.

Implementing these changes will require coordinated action with our local government bodies. We need to urge the City Council to prioritize pedestrian safety and allocate resources for the installation of speed bumps on Nicollet Island. With your support, we can present a united voice to our representatives, demonstrating a collective commitment to protecting our community.

Join me in advocating for enhanced safety measures on our beloved island. Sign this petition to call for the installation of speed bumps on Nicollet Island, ensuring it remains a safe haven for all who call it home.

The Decision Makers

Minneapolis City Park and Recreation Board
3 Members
1 Responded
Jason García
Minneapolis City Park and Recreation Board - District 4
Hello Meg, Thanks for including me on this petition. The Park Board doesn’t have authority to enact traffic calming measures on the streets in Nicollet Island (they are city streets, not parkways), but I am happy to advocate for this at the board. I will connect with my fellow commissioners and see if we can send a letter of support to the city. Have a great day! Jason Garcia (they/them/theirs) MPRB Commissioner, District 4 [A Note from The Change.org Civic Engagement Team: Change.org provides a tool that allows petition starters to email decision makers directly from our platform. The above is an email reply to the petition starter about the petition.]
Tom Olsen
Minneapolis City Park and Recreation Board - At Large
Meg Forney
Minneapolis City Park and Recreation Board - At Large
Jacob Frey
Minneapolis City Mayor
Michael Rainville
Minneapolis City Council - Ward 3

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