Residents of the Pheasant Run and Long Draft Road areas voiced urgent concerns regarding traffic safety at a recent government meeting, highlighting the need for immediate action to address speeding and inadequate pedestrian protections.

Audrey Beck, a local resident, described the alarming traffic conditions on Long Draft Road, where a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour is frequently ignored. Beck noted that existing automated speed signs have proven ineffective, and the two crosswalks in the area are heavily used by schoolchildren and pedestrians, raising fears for their safety. She advocated for the installation of speed bumps at these crosswalks to enhance safety and ensure compliance with speed limits.

Matt Modenaero echoed these sentiments, sharing his experiences of waiting for long periods to cross the street with his children, who attend nearby schools. He emphasized the need for traffic calming measures on Long Draft Road, particularly as it transitions from two lanes to one, creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians.

Vicky Avasar raised concerns about a stop sign at the intersection of Rabbit and Rudis, where drivers frequently fail to stop. She suggested implementing flashing stop signs or speed cameras to deter violations and improve safety for residents who must navigate the street without sidewalks.

Jean Barabay and Peter Dodd also contributed to the discussion, with Barabay calling for better signage and speed enforcement on Pheasant Run, and Dodd highlighting the dangerous intersection at Great Seneca and Kentlands, which lacks a left turn signal and poses risks to pedestrians.

The meeting underscored a collective call for enhanced traffic safety measures, as residents expressed frustration over the lack of effective enforcement and the urgent need for improvements to protect pedestrians and reduce speeding in their neighborhoods.