Residents of a local neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over traffic safety as speeding continues to be a significant issue on Thomas Street, particularly in light of ongoing construction. During a recent government meeting, one resident detailed her frustrations, noting that despite calling the police approximately 15 times regarding speeding vehicles, a patrol officer has only been dispatched once.

The resident highlighted the inadequacy of temporary measures, such as a radar detector that was only in place for a week, and emphasized the need for more permanent traffic calming solutions. With construction currently taking place on Thomas Street, she suggested that this would be an opportune moment for the city to implement changes, such as installing bottleneck bump outs at intersections.

She described the street as wide and long, with a decline near her home that encourages speeding. Despite efforts to slow down traffic, including the use of signs urging drivers to adhere to a 25 mph limit and personal monitoring with a radar gun, the average speed recorded was still 33 mph when she was not present.

Additionally, the resident reported vandalism of the traffic signs, which has added to the frustration and financial burden of maintaining safety measures in a neighborhood that is primarily family-oriented and not intended for through traffic. The community is calling for more effective solutions to ensure the safety of its residents, particularly children, as they navigate their neighborhood.