If I heard correctly, the accident was due to a 2 year old running into the side of a car driven by a police officer that was traveling the speed limit. What good would inconvenient speed bumps have accomplished in this case? I disagree that we need speed bumps in our neighborhood. In fact, I think the speed limit of 20 MPH, which is the same speed as school zones, should be raised to 30 MPH. Older children should not play in streets made for cars and younger ones should always be watched. I have grandchildren who stay with me and I watch them when they are outside. That is not to say that they would not disobey me, but I do not see speed bumps as a solution.
I do agree that lighting is a concern. We could use more street lights and could use repair on some of the existing ones.
I am hoping we have a good turnout for the Nov. 17th council meeting.
A concerned neighbor,
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I love this neighborhood and have lived here for 5 years. The only down fall is that there are no sidewalks. Which leaves the very active families of Bently Farms to ride bikes, walk and etc in the street. I am a mom who is always outside with my kids and there are those cars that speed by regardless if they see kids playing or not. Thank goodness the car from last week was not speeding or it could have been a far worse outcome. I do not like speed bumps either but this year long conversation would not be happening if we would just slow down and do 20mph.
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