Summary
A resident argued the city discriminates against children by not prioritizing school-crosswalk safety, citing a recent pedestrian death on West Nedge and a child struck on Howard Street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of speed bump installation, not specified at the meeting.
Children and all pedestrians if crosswalks are prioritized.
Children crossing Howard and West Nedge streets face daily danger, as recent deaths and injuries show.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Jun 1, 2026
Grandmother Emma Baidy returned to demand three speed bumps where speeding drivers threaten kids — she lost her daughter to tragedy and is raising her three-year-old grandson. She vowed to keep coming back until they're installed.
City Commission - May 18, 2026
Emma Baidy, a 68-year-old Edison resident, pleaded for serious speed bumps on Laird Boulevard between James and Wraith near a school, saying speeding cars have crashed into neighborhood homes. She asked the city to protect children so police can focus on gun violence rather than speeders.
Civil Rights Board - Apr 1, 2026
A resident argued the city discriminates against children by not prioritizing school-crosswalk safety, citing a recent pedestrian death on West Nedge and a child struck on Howard Street.
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