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Hearn Street residents press Henderson leaders for traffic-safety fixes after near-misses
Summary
Residents told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that drivers cut through from Tractor Supply to Hwy 100, prompting enforcement that produced eight citations and ten warnings; the mayor agreed to meet residents to pursue solutions including additional signage.
Residents of Hearn Street told the Henderson Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Sept. 11 that speeding and unsafe passing on the narrow residential street are creating safety hazards for people and children.
Drew Gregory described motorists cutting through from Tractor Supply to Highway 100 and said he posted a video showing a vehicle passing him. Police Chief Gary Davidson confirmed targeted enforcement after the complaints, saying officers issued eight citations and ten warnings during two mornings of patrols. Several neighbors — Angenal Huddleston, Richard Simpson and Logan Murray — described similar incidents and urged action to protect pedestrians.
Ald. Jason Rhodes expressed concern about motorists striking speed bumps and potential liability for vehicle damage. Mayor Terry F. Bell said the city would try additional signage, suggesting another speed limit sign and a "children at play" sign, and agreed to meet with the residents to develop feasible traffic-calming measures.
The mayor and staff did not adopt specific physical changes at the meeting; next steps are a meeting between city officials and the residents to explore options and any formal agenda items would return to a future board meeting.
