I have been a resident of Clearview Drive for seven years and
have noticed an unbelievable increase in speeding traffic between
Sunnyslope Road and Hillcrest Road.
I have been a resident of Clearview Drive for seven years and have noticed an unbelievable increase in speeding traffic between Sunnyslope Road and Hillcrest Road. I expressed my concerns on several occasions to the police department and also to Matt Attebury, our city traffic engineer. While we wait for action to be taken, we watch drivers ignore the speed limit signs and stop signs. Clearview Drive has become a mini freeway for those who do not live here. The speed limit signs are clearly posted but blatantly ignored on a daily basis. The results from a recent traffic study showed that the average speed per vehicle was approximately 35-40 miles per hour. The traffic signs post a speed limit of 25 mph radar enforced. When was the last time a police officer was assigned to enforce this? How many tickets have been issued in the past twelve months? When I requested that a police officer monitor this area, the answer I received was ‘The city cant afford it.’ If the city needs revenue, assign a police officer to my neighborhood on any given day, any time of day or night and the amount of tickets issued will certainly offset the cost of their salary, guaranteed!
Not only has this lowered the integrity of our neighborhood, it has created a safety hazard for pedestrians and bicyclists. Cross the street to talk to my neighbor or visit the neighborhood park, watch for speeding traffic, they seem to have the right of way.
For those of you who are concerned residents and would like to join me in the Fight Against Speeding Traffic, please contact Matt Attebury at 636-4340.
Ann Robson
Clearview Drive resident
