Chief Bebris explained that speed bumps have an effect similar to stop signs. People tend to speed up in between, or after speed bumps. Also, the speed bumps could impact the road equipment including snow removal trucks and plows.

Natalie Bryan, 400 Spirea Drive, explained that she lives at the corner of Delaine Avenue and Acorn Drive. She has seen an increase in traffic and speeding, and police presence, but she has not noticed a decrease in speeding. She stated that she was curious about how dated the studies were that Chief Bebris referenced. She feels that there has been a lot of naysaying, but is curious what City Council and city staff recommends. She added that she isn't certain how people lobby to get sidewalks with City Council, but she would do what is necessary as a homeowner if it helps and if it keeps kids safe.

Vice Mayor Byington shared that he hopes City Council or city staff has not given the sense of naysaying. He explained that City Council is trying to gather as much information as possible so they can look into the issues further.

Abbey Urbas, 406 Greenmount Boulevard, shared that she has seen similar traffic behavior as has been previously mentioned. She feels that stop signs would be helpful on Hathaway Road and on Delaine Avenue, at the intersections with Telford Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue because it would create a break in traffic and would allow for the kids to cross the street safely. A lot of pedestrian traffic occurs there due to the location of Smith School and the library.

Mary Kidwell, 1000 Hathaway Road, shared that she believes the issue is more than just speeding in Oakwood. She runs cross country and she is noticing that drivers are more distracted. She grew up in an area without a sidewalk, and she doesn't believe the issue is with needing sidewalks. Parents need to teach their kids to stay in their yard and not go into the street.

James Jackson, 1120 Delaine Avenue, explained that he has a lot of active children in his neighborhood, and his block does not have sidewalks or a stop sign. His street is often a throughway for traffic coming south from Shroyer Road through Oakwood. He believes traffic has increased because there are double fines on Shroyer Road for speeding in a construction zone, but not on the side streets.

Sarah Doczy, 1305 Hathaway Road, shared that there is too much speeding in Oakwood, and she believes it was occurring before the Shroyer Road construction. Oakwood is a walking community and residents should not have to worry about speeding. She asked that we all work together to find a solution.

Cara Kite, 338 Volusia Avenue, explained that she has made other arrangements for her kids to get to school because they cannot walk from Volusia Avenue to Harman School. She shared concerns for her kids' safety while walking on the streets and in the medians, and added that something has to change.

M. Kendig, 308 Hadley Avenue, shared that she believes the parked cars on the streets help because it requires traffic to slow down, but at the same time those parked cars can cause a hazard when there are no sidewalks for people to walk on.

Mayor Duncan shared that the neighbors can petition for sidewalks, but the cost is then assessed to the property owner's property taxes. He asked the Law Director for additional comment on that issue.

Mr. Jacques explained that City Council has the authority to pass a resolution of necessity to put in sidewalks without a petition. Assessments would then be made to the homeowners that have frontage on the street. The other option is for neighbors to petition for sidewalks. In some circumstances, state law requires 60% of frontage owners, while others circumstances require 75%.

Sarah Waechter, 231 Northview Road, shared that she echoes the other comments that have already been made. With Oakwood being a walking community, there needs to be a way for people to cross the street through traffic. Kramer Road does not have any stop signs or any other options for crossing the street through traffic.

Sharon Edwards, 344 Spirea Drive, asked where she could find additional information about the laws for petitioning sidewalks.

Mr. Jacques shared that it is a state law and is listed in Sections 727 and 729 of the Ohio Revised Code.