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The local council has officially approved the safety upgrades for Freemansburg Avenue. Your commitment to this cause ensured that these necessary changes will finally be implemented to protect our community. Please remain vigilant as construction begins to ensure all planned improvements meet our standards for safety.

January 3, 2006

Make Freemansburg Avenue Safe for Pedestrians

Make Freemansburg Avenue Safe for Pedestrians

🏆 Won — 117 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 11 months ago
For the Love of Liz... Please Sign Petition Serious accidents and fatalities have steadily increased on Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem Township, PA since the construction of Route 33 and Southmont Mall. On 9/23/05, the tragic death of a fourteen-year-old girl coming home from high school has magnified the escalating problem. Children are being hurt and now, even killed in our community. We must demand that our elected officials act to ensure our community\'s safety. That sunny Friday afternoon, a senseless accident took the life of a happy, vibrant, 14 year old girl, Elizabeth Shine. She was a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, a niece, a band member, and a good friend to all who knew her. She was also one of the many unfortunate pedestrians and motorists who have had an accident on Freemansburg Avenue. Tragically, Lizzy

Updates

November 16, 2005

I have been in contact with local officials to emphasize the urgency of the traffic conditions on Freemansburg Avenue. Your signatures provide the necessary foundation for these discussions as we demand immediate safety improvements. I remain focused on ensuring that no other family experiences such a devastating loss.

November 16, 2005

The momentum behind this petition highlights the urgent need for change on Freemansburg Avenue. I am grateful to see our community uniting to ensure that safety becomes a priority for local officials.

Reached 100 supporters

November 16, 2005

6 Comments

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Tom Phillips
20 years ago Featured

Enough is enough. slow the traffic down. lights or crosswalks anything works at this point.

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Sarah Nichols
20 years ago Featured

Heartbreaking. Nobody should have to lose a child like that. Fix the road!!!

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Dave Wells
20 years ago Featured

Its been years since they built the mall and they totally ignored the traffic flow. Total disaster for anyone trying to cross the street.

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Jessica Wilkinson
20 years ago Featured

Bethlehem township needs to wake up. We pay way too high taxes for our kids to be taking their lives in their hands walking to school.

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Linda Schneider
20 years ago Featured

Still think about her all the time. Such a sweet girl gone way to soon. Please do something about Freemansburg ave.

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Mike Bell
20 years ago Featured

I live right off this road and it is a nightmare. Too many cars speeding and no room for people to walk. They need a sidewalk before someone else gets hurt.