The speed limit on Lakemans Lane is 25mph however cars regularly drive double that. The residents of Lakemans have come together to slow people down and ensure that this quiet country lane remains enjoyable and safe for the many residents including children and pets. We have contacted the Ipswich Police on several occasions to no avail. Please sign to show your support in this effort. I plan to send the petition to Ipswich Police, the town manager and Rep. Brad Hill. Thank you!
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January 8, 2017
The emails I send to the authorities continue to be met with silence but the reality on Lakemans Lane is not changing. I am exhausted by the constant noise of speeding cars passing our homes while nothing is done to protect us. We are staying on this path because the safety of our families is far too important to let go.
January 8, 2017
Reaching this point has taken more energy than I anticipated but seeing this much backing kept me going. I am exhausted by the silence from local officials yet I am not stepping back now. This momentum proves that people here care about keeping Lakemans safe.
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Many drivers use our road as a short cut between 133 and 1A. Especially during the AM and PM commuter hours, they speed through with no regard for pedestrians. Many adults and children walk, bike, and, ride horses down our road because it's a beautiful. Drivers in a hurry need to stay on the main road.
We have had the radar machine here once or twice and I saw folks doing 37, 40, and the like. We have nearly nearly 20 kids living along this road that I know of... please help us slow 'em down!
I live on the corner of county and Lakemans and my kids take the bus stop from there as well as bike and walk to horse lessons. Often people do not slow down or move over and I agree- it is scary!
I hope public officials and law enforcement will look at the petition and comments and take some action to avoid a needless tragedy from speeding drivers on Lakemans Lane. As a resident of Lakemans Lane I have seen too many speeding cars, some zipping by just seconds after walkers and schoolchildren are on the road. I would suggest placing speed bumps about 100 feet in from the entrances from Route 133 and IA along with signage with the speed limit and also one saying CAUTION: DRIVE SLOWLY--CHILDREN PLAYING.
As a resident on Lakemans Lane since 1987, I have seen an increasing number of "cut through" speeding cars in recent years and months. I would suggest that speed limit signs be posted at 133 and 1A and in the non-winter months having occasional use of the electronic speed limit sign which seemed to have an effect. Even during last weekend with snow on the road, cut through traffic was speeding down the road. Another possible but DRASTIC solution might be to close one end of Lakemans Lane to traffic. Just think of how peaceful our road would be! Okay that was a joke.
This is a long time coming. Lakemans does not need to be a dangerous lane.
Slow the traffic down before something serios happens. My mail box has bee hit twice.
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The speed limit on Lakemans Lane is 25mph however cars regularly drive double that. The residents of Lakemans have come together to slow people down and ensure that this quiet country lane remains enjoyable and safe for the many residents including children and pets. We have contacted the Ipswich Police on several occasions to no avail. Please sign to show your support in this effort. I plan to send the petition to Ipswich Police, the town manager and Rep. Brad Hill. Thank you!
Updates
January 8, 2017
The emails I send to the authorities continue to be met with silence but the reality on Lakemans Lane is not changing. I am exhausted by the constant noise of speeding cars passing our homes while nothing is done to protect us. We are staying on this path because the safety of our families is far too important to let go.
January 8, 2017
Reaching this point has taken more energy than I anticipated but seeing this much backing kept me going. I am exhausted by the silence from local officials yet I am not stepping back now. This momentum proves that people here care about keeping Lakemans safe.
19 Comments
I regularly walk my dog and go out with my 18 month old daughter for walks down Lakemans and cars often drive by at excessive speeds well above the speed limit and don't even slow down in the slightest. I would welcome the town taking this seriously and addressing the situation before someone gets seriously hurt.
Many drivers use our road as a short cut between 133 and 1A. Especially during the AM and PM commuter hours, they speed through with no regard for pedestrians. Many adults and children walk, bike, and, ride horses down our road because it's a beautiful. Drivers in a hurry need to stay on the main road.
We have had the radar machine here once or twice and I saw folks doing 37, 40, and the like. We have nearly nearly 20 kids living along this road that I know of... please help us slow 'em down!
I live on the corner of county and Lakemans and my kids take the bus stop from there as well as bike and walk to horse lessons. Often people do not slow down or move over and I agree- it is scary!
I hope public officials and law enforcement will look at the petition and comments and take some action to avoid a needless tragedy from speeding drivers on Lakemans Lane. As a resident of Lakemans Lane I have seen too many speeding cars, some zipping by just seconds after walkers and schoolchildren are on the road. I would suggest placing speed bumps about 100 feet in from the entrances from Route 133 and IA along with signage with the speed limit and also one saying CAUTION: DRIVE SLOWLY--CHILDREN PLAYING.
As a resident on Lakemans Lane since 1987, I have seen an increasing number of "cut through" speeding cars in recent years and months. I would suggest that speed limit signs be posted at 133 and 1A and in the non-winter months having occasional use of the electronic speed limit sign which seemed to have an effect. Even during last weekend with snow on the road, cut through traffic was speeding down the road. Another possible but DRASTIC solution might be to close one end of Lakemans Lane to traffic. Just think of how peaceful our road would be! Okay that was a joke.
This is a long time coming. Lakemans does not need to be a dangerous lane.
Slow the traffic down before something serios happens. My mail box has bee hit twice.
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I regularly walk my dog and go out with my 18 month old daughter for walks down Lakemans and cars often drive by at excessive speeds well above the speed limit and don't even slow down in the slightest. I would welcome the town taking this seriously and addressing the situation before someone gets seriously hurt.