West Park Speeding Concerns Reader

Slow Down

We have a serious speeding problem here in West Park Village. From my observations, about one of every three to four cars are speeding. As anyone can tell, this is a very congested residential area with numerous kids, strollers and pets.

What also shocks me is the age of some of these reckless individuals. When I grew up, it was only the occasional teenager that would be seen speeding in a residential neighborhood. They were young and reckless and had little regard for public safety. Now half of the people I see speeding are 30-, 40-, and 50-somethings and they should especially know better.

The official speed limit here is 20 miles per hour. Considering the congestion of on-street parking, I personally think that it should be lowered 15 miles per hour. Besides, most people have a habit of going just a bit over any speed limit. If you impose a speed limit of 15 miles per hour, most will go at least 20 miles per hour, and so on.

It might also help if we posted the speed limit more. From I can tell there are few to no posted speed limit signs.

What will it take for people to start observing the speed limit, a person, a child or pet being run over?

Slow down before you kill somebody!

Daniel Blanner, West Park Village

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