Every day, families in Hamby, a close-knit community in Abilene, TX, worry about their safety due to the reckless driving of AI Data Center employees, semi trucks and those of the large RV park on State Highway 351. This highway has become notorious for erratic driving, putting the lives of local residents at risk, especially those of our young children who use the bus stops along this route.

For generations, families have called Hamby their home, enjoying its peaceful surroundings and strong sense of neighborliness. But recently, they find themselves having to take alternate routes in a desperate bid to avoid the hazardous conditions on the highway. Parents live in constant fear, praying for the safe return of their children each day, whether they are simply getting on or off the bus.

The situation on State Highway 351 is not just an inconvenience; it is a crisis demanding immediate attention. Numerous near-collisions , with a recent fatality and risky maneuvers by drivers from the AI Data Center, semi trucks have been reported, yet decisive action has not been taken by either the City of Abilene, TXDOT, or local law enforcement. It's as if these infractions are invisible to the very entities responsible for maintaining the safety of our roads.

Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation underscore the severity of ignoring unsafe driving behaviors. Each year, reckless driving remains a leading cause of road accidents in Texas, claiming lives and causing untold harm. Yet, the accountability seems sparse when it comes to State Highway 351.

We call upon the City of Abilene, TXDOT, and surrounding law enforcement agencies to take immediate, concrete steps to hold AI Data Center employees and the semi trucks accountable for their driving. This includes enforcing stricter traffic monitoring measures, issuing penalties for violations, and conducting regular road safety checks on their routes, reducing the speed limit and putting up a traffic light at State Highway and Elmdale Rd. 

By stepping up enforcement, we can protect our community and safeguard our children from the dangers posed by these careless drivers. No family should ever feel that their journey home is a gamble with life and death. The time to act is now, before a preventable tragedy strikes again!

Join us in demanding accountability and action from local authorities. Sign this petition to make our voices heard and bring about the change that our community so desperately needs.