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Little League president urges speed bumps and bans on motorized bikes near Handsworth Park
Summary
Matthew Schroeder, president of Grama Park Little League, asked the LaGrange Park board to install temporary speed bumps during games and study permanent traffic calming near Handsworth Park after observing speeding and motorized vehicles near playing fields.
Matthew Schroeder, president of Grama Park Little League, told the village board he frequently observed vehicles and motorized bikes traveling too fast near Handsworth Park during games and practices and urged immediate action to protect children.
"Long straight roadways naturally encourage speeding," Schroeder said, referencing Institute of Transportation Engineers guidance that supports vertical‑deflection measures such as speed humps and speed tables. He…
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