Wolfe Pointe – Improving Safety
1. Our focus at this time is community outreach and education in WP (Newsletter Notes, Emails and Mailings)
2. Drivers need to SLOW DOWN and obey the posted speed limit…..Be Attentive! Put the phone DOWN! The traffic monitoring data we collected shows that our average speeds are over 30 MPH.
3. No distracted driving, walking, cycling, scootering, etc. (Be Aware!)
4. Recommend cyclists wear protective headgear - regardless of age.
5. Pedestrians and dog walkers should wear brightly colored clothing, especially at night and in the early morning (be visible) use flashlights and headlamps in the dark hours.
6. Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic when possible.
7. Initially the board will be asking residents to Slow Down and take the necessary precautions when in community open space – observe speed limits – Be Attentive!
8. Perform another round of speed monitoring in 6-12 months to determine if recommended measures are working.
What To Do If Things Do Not Improve?...............
1. Additional signage and interactive speed monitoring equipment may be necessary to warn drivers of excessive speed.
2. The installation of traffic calming measures (striping of pavement to narrow travel lanes, reduced speed limits, stop signs, speed humps/bumps, speed tables, etc.) may be our only recourse.
3. All of these measures will cost money and impact annual POA fees.
Wolfe Pointe Safety Initiative 2023
Our overall goal is a calmer and safer neighborhood based on community input
1. Do We Have A Problem?.....The general consensus is YES!
2. The Wolfe Pointe Board wants everyone to know moving into 2024, Safety Is Our Primary Focus
3. We have reviewed the DelDOT Traffic Calming Design Manual (2012) for Delaware
4. We all know speed and reckless/distracted driving kills
5. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (FTS) found that severeinjury for a pedestrian reaches 10% at an impact speed of 16 MPH, 25% at 23 MPH, 50% at 31 MPH, 75% at 39 MPH and 90% at 46 MPH.
6. A UK study also found that someone hit by a car at 30 MPH is 5 times more likely to be killed than a car traveling at 20 MPH (50% vs 10%). At 40 MPH the likelihood of death rises to 90%!
7. Drivers need to SLOW DOWN and obey the posted speed limit…..Be Attentive! Put the Phone DOWN! The traffic monitoring data we collected shows that our average speeds are over 30 MPH.
8. In addition, pedestrians and bike riders need to be proactive – Be Visible! (pedestrians and bikers get distracted, too! – Everyone using our roadways needs to Pay Attention) Use a light at night so You Can Be Seen!
9. Walkers, stay to the left side of the road, facing traffic, when possible
10. The Board may choose to perform another round of traffic monitoring in 6-12 months to determine if there has been any improvement. All of the options being considered will cost money, so voluntary compliance and Improved Safety will Benefit Us All.