Residents Demand Lower Speed Limit for Child Safety

Residents of Carriage Crossing Estates voiced concerns over the speed limit in their subdivision during a recent government meeting. Trustee Reddy highlighted the potential safety risks posed by the current 25 miles per hour limit, particularly for children playing outside. He noted that while residents generally adhere to the speed limit, external drivers, including service delivery personnel, often exceed it, creating a hazardous environment.

Reddy emphasized that the subdivision, which features narrow roads and sharp curves, is ill-suited for such a high speed. He proposed reducing the limit to 15 miles per hour to enhance safety for the community's children, who have increased in number over the past few years.

Gary Tebbie, another resident, supported Reddy's request, sharing insights from his discussions with Captain Mandel of the Wildwood Police Department. Tebbie noted that Captain Mandel acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining a 25 miles per hour speed in the subdivision and suggested that the speed limit might be better aligned with the 15 miles per hour limit observed on nearby curves.

Tebbie also raised concerns about the size of a \"no outlet\" sign in the area, suggesting it contributes to visual clutter and should be replaced with a more appropriately sized sign. He called for either a reduction of the speed limit or the removal of the speed limit sign altogether, arguing that it misrepresents the practical driving conditions in the subdivision.

The Wildwood Police Department is expected to conduct a traffic study to assess the situation and make recommendations to the Board of Public Safety regarding the speed limit. Residents are hopeful that their concerns will lead to actionable changes that prioritize community safety.