Make Valley Avenue Safer – Take Action Now

We, the undersigned, urge the City of Homewood to address ongoing safety hazards on Valley Avenue between Clermont Dr. and 18th Street South.

Residents along this stretch face dangerous conditions daily. Vehicles frequently speed, misuse the center turn lane as a passing lane, and lose control. Multiple crashes have occurred over the years—including cars leaving the roadway, striking parked vehicles, and even hitting residential buildings.

The current layout—where residents must back directly onto a busy road—combined with high speeds and reckless driving, creates a serious and ongoing risk to people, homes, and property.

We are asking the City of Homewood to take action:

Immediately:

• Increase police presence and traffic enforcement
• Address speeding and improper use of the center lane

Long-Term:

• Install traffic calming measures (speed bumps, raised tables, etc.)
• Add protective barriers (bollards, guardrails) to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway
• Conduct a traffic safety study and review accident data from the past 10 years

This is a known and recurring safety issue. Action is needed now to prevent further damage, injury, or loss of life.

Protect our homes. Protect our families. Make Valley Avenue safer.