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8th Street Bridge How to Save a Life Plea!

8th Street Bridge How to Save a Life Plea!

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
Citizens Securing Life on 8th Street Bridge Allentown We, the undersigned, petition all duly elected public officials, private administrators, agencies, and departments that oversee, maintain, and otherwise provide for the Albertus L. Meyers Bridge, locally known as the Eighth Street Bridge. We implore aforementioned entities to convene a task force in order to make effective modification(s) to the bridge for the abatement of suicide and suicide attempts. With modifications, Allentown and Lehigh County can, thereby, remove the stigma of the Eighth Street Bridge as the foremost place to commit suicide in the U.S. We call for the efficient and timely implementation of fencing, signage, and regular patrols to discourage suicides. We petitioners span the greater Lehigh Valley area and stand united in our concern to promote a culture of life and civic pride in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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March 30, 2012

The silence from city officials remains unacceptable even as the bridge crisis continues to impact our community. Text this link to three friends today and post the petition on your Facebook page to force this issue into the public conversation.

March 30, 2012

The momentum behind this petition is proving that our community will no longer ignore the safety crisis on the Eighth Street Bridge. Call your city council representative today to demand that they schedule a public hearing on installing physical barriers. Post this link on your Facebook page to ensure our local officials understand that we are not going away.

Reached 100 supporters

March 30, 2012

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Jessica Stevens
14 years ago Featured

so sad that this has been allowed to go on for so long. please add security and barriers.

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Mike Nguyen
14 years ago Featured

Too many people have lost their lives here. Just put up the fencing already it should have been done years ago.

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Lisa Singh
14 years ago Featured

My heart breaks for the families. we need safety measures now before another tragedy occurs.

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Kevin Okafor
14 years ago Featured

WAY OVERDUE. Why does the city wait until its too late to do anything about this bridge???

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Dave Collins
14 years ago Featured

Its time to stop ignoring the problem. Fences would save lives. Do it.

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Sarah Sullivan
14 years ago Featured

every time i drive across this bridge i get nervous thinking about what could happen. please fix this for the families affected

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