Living in Leesburg, Georgia, a community I hold dear, has been a fulfilling experience. However, as a parent/grandparent/neighbor, I constantly fear for the safety of my kids and others in our neighborhood due to excessive speeding on our residential streets. Every day, countless vehicles rush through our area as if they were on a highway, disregarding the fact that children are playing just feet away from the road.

The problem of speeding is not just a minor inconvenience; it poses a significant risk to our most vulnerable residents—our children including children with special needs in our area. According to the National Safety Council, speeding is a factor in over a quarter of all traffic fatalities. Moreover, studies have shown that the installation of speed bumps can reduce traffic speed by 20-25% and cut accident rates by around 40% (source: Cornell Local Roads Program).

Leesburg is a tight-knit and family-friendly community that deserves to feel safe. Speed bumps are a proven and cost-effective solution to this problem. By installing speed bumps in key areas prone to speeding, we can ensure safer streets not only for our children but also for pedestrians, cyclists, and all road users.

Local government entities, including the Leesburg City Council and Traffic Safety Committee, have the power to make this change. We need their immediate action to prioritize community safety and protect our children from preventable accidents.

Join me in urging the Leesburg authorities to install speed bumps on our residential streets. Sign this petition to show your support for a safer Leesburg, where parents can feel confident that their children are safe while they play and grow in their neighborhood. Together, we can take action to protect the next generation and make our community a model of safety and care.