We know added traffic to Monroe Road is making our roads dangerous. Just this year we have seen fatalities to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Last month, 71 year-old Barbara Dennis was killed while driving in front of Greylyn business park, due in part to someone driving 21 MPH over the speed limit.
There is simply too much speed, too many cars, too few stoplights, and inadequate pedestrian protection down Monroe. Anyone who has been up and down the corridor during rush hour can attest that simple improvements could make the area safer.
Different plans north and south of MoRA suggests traffic will increase significantly, with few improvements to our roads. Our volunteer group is determined to change that, and ensure that safety improves for all of our residents. We already have an overwhelming number of accidents in our area.
Your neighborhood deserves better, and you can help make it better starting this Friday, June 23rd at 5:30 pm.
MoRA is teaming up with Sustain Charlotte for a safety walking tour of Monroe Road. Meet us at McAlpine Creek Park, our starting spot before walking up to Sardis Road North looking for problem areas for drivers and pedestrians. This dangerous stretch covers the site of May’s fatal car accident in front of the Greylyn business park. We will cover the problem areas after the tour at either Custom Home Pubs or Mi Pueblo.
MoRA will use data from the safety walking tour to advocate improvements along Monroe Road. This is a great opportunity to support your community and stop preventable deaths on our roads.
