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I am requesting that DOT install speed bumps on Hamilton Street NE between South Dakota Ave NE AND 7th Street NE. Cars regularly speed at extremely high speeds as they travel from South Dakota Ave NE to Eastern Ave NE using Hamilton St NE, especially during evening rush hour and in the evening. I have two infant children (8.5 month olds) and it is extremely unsafe to buckle them in and remove their car seats from the car with cars speeding both ways. Once they begin walking I know this fear and danger will be compounded. There are also many other young children and elderly people living on this block that are also in danger of being hit by speeding cars directly in front of their homes.

There are speed bumps on Hamilton St NE between 7th and 8th St NE and cars make an effort to slow down. In addition, there are speed bumps on neighboring Ingraham street, which sees far less car traffic, and on Galloway, a busy throughfare street. Both speed bump installations have decreased speeding and keep residents safe. I request that our block of Hamilton Street NE be afforded the same opportunity for safety. Thank you for your consideration.