Last month, Residents of the Westchester neighborhood partnered with the City of Decatur to host the first large scale outreach event about traffic calming on February 4. This simple event brought together concerned community members and city staff to spread the word about traffic safety in the neighborhood surrounding Westchester Drive, Harold Byrd Drive, and Maediris Drive. Recently, traffic volume has increased as drivers use the neighborhood to avoid the signal at the Scott Boulevard and Clairemont intersection. Drivers are often not obeying speed limits and stop signs, increasing concerns among residents for general pedestrian safety and Safe Routes to School for nearby Westchester Elementary.
Commuter Dude from 11 Alive News attended and posted the story online. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lena Stevens, lena.stevens@decaturga.com, 678-553-6577.
