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Changes at "Discourage unsafe bypassing of Foster Avenue through alleys with speed bumps"
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Drivers regularly attempt to bypass traffic on Foster Avenue between Kedzie and Kimball by getting onto the alley just north of the road and speeding through, endangering vulnerable road users. They also regularly do not yield to crossing pedestrians at sidewalks and I've even seen them collide with traffic on the neighborhood streets. This behavior is very dangerous, especially with so many students and children crossing these alleys throughout the day. Some drivers will also just lay on their horn the whole time, creating excessive noise.
To discourage this behavior, I recommend installing speed bumps in the alley parallel to Foster Ave on the north side of the road. This would make speeding more difficult and would require motorists to yield more to sidewalks and crossing roads. I've heard this issue and recommendation brought up by neighbors before and think it would be a very effective yet inexpensive opportunity to improve safety and walkability of this neighborhood.
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