I had an idea that I thought would be a potential winner for Northfield because it addresses one of my biggest personal problems with the city–speeding down our streets. It’s called “Slow Down in Our Town.”
Northfield has an excellent Community School on New Road at Cedarbridge Road which many students walk to, but the problem is that many motorists speed down Mill Road, Zion Road and Cedarbridge Road (to name just three). The problem is exarcerbated by the fact that most of our roads don’t have sidewalks on them leaving our children at risk.
“Slow Down in Our Town” is a 6″-round magnet that residents can purchase for $5 to put on the back of their vehicles to raise awareness about the speed limits on city streets. The magnets cost $2 to make and I propose that the additional $3 that’s raised from each sale be set aside to purchase larger, 24″ round signs that could be attached to our existing speed limit signs around the city to further raise awareness about the speed limits in Northfield.
It’s just a thought, but I think that it might work. Similar programs have been effective in other municipalities and there is no cost to the city. Dozens of people that I’ve talked to on the campaign trail (especially those on affected streets) have talked to me about this issue and it’s time to do something about it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about it.
Update: If you’d like to find out more about the Slow Down in Our Town campaign or you’d like to buy a magnet, send an email to slowdowninourtown@gmail.com.