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Family and advocates urge physical protections, lower speeds on Franklin Street after fatal crash
Summary
Speakers for Project Caden asked the council to install bollards or heavy planters, reduce speed limits to 20 mph on the 2100 block of West Franklin Street, place more signage, and consider temporary nighttime closures following a March 21 fatal crash.
Speakers representing Project Caden asked the Evansville Common Council to take steps to make Franklin Street safer after a March 21 crash that killed a 21-year-old.
Jenna Clark, speaking for the Shervin family, described the loss of Caden Shervin and urged installation of physical separation—bollards or heavy planters—between sidewalks and the street, more signage, and a reduced speed limit. "We are also asking for increased signage and a reduced speed limit along Franklin Street, especially in high foot traffic areas," Clark said, and proposed temporarily closing the 2100 block during peak nightlife hours.
Alyssa Spalding, a co-organizer, echoed the call for physical barriers beyond paint, digital speed feedback signs, and lowering the speed limit from 30 to 20 mph in the entertainment district. Both speakers said they had discussed ideas with city engineering and local business owners and asked the council to consider near-term, physical measures to protect pedestrians.
Council members thanked the speakers and suggested follow-up conversations with the mayor’s office and city engineering; no formal directive or vote was recorded at the meeting.
