Petition for a Two‑Way Stop Sign at Clinton Street and Marion Street

We, the undersigned, respectfully request the installation of a two‑way stop sign at the intersection of Clinton Street and Marion Street to improve safety and prevent future tragedies.

Adding a second stop sign is a simple, inexpensive, and effective measure that would increase driver awareness and reduce the likelihood of accidents. This intersection is used daily by drivers, pedestrians, and families who live nearby, and it deserves the highest level of protection.

Currently, Clinton Street has the right‑of‑way as a straightaway, while Marion Street is the only street that stops. This configuration has proven dangerous. There have been multiple accidents and numerous near‑misses, demonstrating that the existing traffic pattern is inadequate. The current setup doesn’t offer enough protection for anyone using this intersection.

 We believe that adding a stop sign on Clinton Street would create a safer, more controlled intersection and significantly reduce the risk of future collisions. No family should ever endure the unimaginable, heart‑wrenching pain and loss we have suffered. No community should accept a known hazard when the solution is clear, reasonable, and achievable.

We urge the appropriate municipal authorities to take immediate action to install a two‑way stop sign at Clinton Street and Marion Street.

This request is not only about preventing future accidents — it is also about honoring the life of our son Ronnie.

 In our case, the truck driver on Marion Street failed to stop at the existing stop sign and drove directly into our son’s path.