2024–25 · Dorchester
Speed bumps on Norwell Street, Dorchester
Requests speed bumps on Norwell Street because of years of crashes from speeding that endanger cars and children on the sidewalks.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Speed bumps on 25-35 Norwell Street Dorchester MA 02121
Who it helps and why
For years Norwell Street has experienced innumerous car crashes related to cars speeding down the street. This is not only affecting our cars but also our children as its unsafe for them to be in the sidewalks.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 6, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Norwell Street, Dorchester, 02121
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Community event
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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