In order to improve the safety for all pedestrians and cyclists along Union Church Road, we would like to request that sidewalks and bike paths be installed from New High Shoals Road to connect with those along Hog Mountain Road. Over the past eighteen months, there has been one pedestrian fatality as well as two injuries involving pedestrians and cyclists. In conjunction with this, we would like to request a reduction in the speed limit through this area to 35 miles per hour. The speed limit in such close proximity to the high school should not be 50 mph. The traffic in this area goes much faster than the posted limit, and this situation is endangering the lives of many teens who are driving back and forth to the high school each day. Thank you for caring!
I have submitted a formal request for a traffic study to the county engineering department. This data will provide the necessary evidence to advocate for a lower speed limit near the high school.
February 19, 2014
The volume of support for these infrastructure changes has reached a level that requires a formal response from local officials. I am currently finalizing a briefing document to present at the next department of transportation meeting.
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Seth Welch
12 years ago
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Sidewalks would not only make this orad much safer for joggers but some type of bike path or bike lane is needed to make the road safer for those biking and driving.
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Mark Wollenhaupt
12 years ago
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The road is highly used by joggers and bikers. A sidewalk and lower speed limit will greatly enhance the safety.
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Carter Betz
12 years ago
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The curve near the high school is yet another reason to slow and calm the traffic. The safety of our high school students is just as important as it is for our younger students.
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Stephanie Loftin
12 years ago
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I have children who would love a safe place to walk, and I often run this road but never feel safe. Please make these changes!
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Kristine Ewing
12 years ago
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This is a very dangerous road with a higher speed limit than it should have. It is traveled by many young inexperienced teenage drivers as it is the primary road traveled to get to the high school. I know for a fact there have been several wrecks at the curve by the highschool. Not sure why we are needing to sign a petition - this decision should be DONE!!
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Patsy Forester
12 years ago
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Please take a moment to electronically sign this petition, which we will present to Melvin Davis as a follow-up to a letter we sent to him in the fall regarding our concerns about the safety of those using Union Church Road. These changes to the main road by our neighborhood would benefit all of us who live here.
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Jian Hu
12 years ago
I saw people walking on the street. I think we need a safe sidewalk and the speed needs to reduce as well. Thanks
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Erin Campbell
12 years ago
Union Church Road needs to be safer! A lower speed limit, combined with sidewalks and bike lanes, would help make this community safer.
In order to improve the safety for all pedestrians and cyclists along Union Church Road, we would like to request that sidewalks and bike paths be installed from New High Shoals Road to connect with those along Hog Mountain Road. Over the past eighteen months, there has been one pedestrian fatality as well as two injuries involving pedestrians and cyclists. In conjunction with this, we would like to request a reduction in the speed limit through this area to 35 miles per hour. The speed limit in such close proximity to the high school should not be 50 mph. The traffic in this area goes much faster than the posted limit, and this situation is endangering the lives of many teens who are driving back and forth to the high school each day. Thank you for caring!
I have submitted a formal request for a traffic study to the county engineering department. This data will provide the necessary evidence to advocate for a lower speed limit near the high school.
February 19, 2014
The volume of support for these infrastructure changes has reached a level that requires a formal response from local officials. I am currently finalizing a briefing document to present at the next department of transportation meeting.
14 Comments
S
Seth Welch
12 years ago
Featured
Sidewalks would not only make this orad much safer for joggers but some type of bike path or bike lane is needed to make the road safer for those biking and driving.
M
Mark Wollenhaupt
12 years ago
Featured
The road is highly used by joggers and bikers. A sidewalk and lower speed limit will greatly enhance the safety.
C
Carter Betz
12 years ago
Featured
The curve near the high school is yet another reason to slow and calm the traffic. The safety of our high school students is just as important as it is for our younger students.
S
Stephanie Loftin
12 years ago
Featured
I have children who would love a safe place to walk, and I often run this road but never feel safe. Please make these changes!
K
Kristine Ewing
12 years ago
Featured
This is a very dangerous road with a higher speed limit than it should have. It is traveled by many young inexperienced teenage drivers as it is the primary road traveled to get to the high school. I know for a fact there have been several wrecks at the curve by the highschool. Not sure why we are needing to sign a petition - this decision should be DONE!!
P
Patsy Forester
12 years ago
Featured
Please take a moment to electronically sign this petition, which we will present to Melvin Davis as a follow-up to a letter we sent to him in the fall regarding our concerns about the safety of those using Union Church Road. These changes to the main road by our neighborhood would benefit all of us who live here.
J
Jian Hu
12 years ago
I saw people walking on the street. I think we need a safe sidewalk and the speed needs to reduce as well. Thanks
E
Erin Campbell
12 years ago
Union Church Road needs to be safer! A lower speed limit, combined with sidewalks and bike lanes, would help make this community safer.
Sidewalks would not only make this orad much safer for joggers but some type of bike path or bike lane is needed to make the road safer for those biking and driving.