New Cleveland speed table pilot program hopes to save lives

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Councilman Kerry McCormack is not any stranger to rushing drivers not following the principles.

He and others had been heartbroken just lately when a 5 yr outdated, Apolina Asumani, was killed by a rushing driver within the Stockyards neighborhood.

Some are satisfied velocity tables are the reply.

They’ll be coming to Cleveland neighborhoods this summer time.

You’ll be seeing them at Edgewater Drive, West fiftieth Avenue, & Judson Drive simply to call just a few.

This program is in response to some heartbreaking crashes this yr.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stated that extreme car rushing has turn out to be a problem within the metropolis and has most just lately precipitated the loss of life of two youngsters.

“One of many youngsters within the East aspect of the town, and one truly in my Ward down on West fiftieth south of Clark avenue, a 5 yr outdated child Apolina was hit by a rushing car whereas enjoying,” McCormack stated.

Residents Emily Russel & Patty Davish suppose these tables are a lot wanted.

“I’ve seen some speedy drivers in addition to distracted drivers,” Russel added.

They received’t simply cease after putting in these tables.

The town will measure how efficient these could be on speeds.

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