Neighborhood Petition

This afternoon, something shocking and very sad happened on our street. Forrest and I had been at a Dr. appt, as we turned on our street, we noticed two cops arresting a man. There were a couple neighbors out watching. A little girl had been riding her bike home from school and was hit by a truck when a man ran the four-way stop sign. Luckily, the tires did not run her over so she survived, but she was dragged underneath the truck along with her bike. Thank goodness she was wearing a helmet! There are marks on the street where her bike was dragged across the pavement. We live on a very tiny street, just two blocks long. So many people use this as a thru street, especially the high school students making their way to the baseball fields. When we first moved in, we were told by neighbors to be wary of people running the stop signs and speeding down the street. I know no neighborhood is 100% accident free, just a couple weeks ago a San Antonio family almost lost their daughter because a drunk driver ran into their yard where the kids were playing. She was in her own yard! Either way, it's a good reminder to be extra careful, whether you are the driver who should be aware and going the speed limit or the bike rider who should wear a helmet. The neighborhood has been trying for years to get 20 MPH speed limit signs, speed bumps, or other restrictions to provide a safer street. We are going to be signing a petition in hopes that we can make some improvements for our street.