Good afternoon, neighbors.
This is unacceptable behavior that will not be tolerated by the Board.
The speed limit for the development is 15mph. Stop signs are not optional and you must come to a complete stop. If you see a bus preparing to collect children, you MUST stop. And for the love of all that is good, get off your phones. This time of year, our streets are populated with children, dogs, walkers of all ages, and landscapers. Your text message or social media notification can wait until you are parked.
Every year, I post a variation of this message about road safety, and people are quick to comment about the driving of others. Often, I receive complaints from somebody who I have personally witnessed breaking Association road rules. I am here to tell those people: you are at fault too. Make no mistake, our collective safety is a group project, and every single one of us needs to have an honest assessment with themselves about their driving habits in this neighborhood, and what they can do to improve. We all can do better.
On the occasions where you do in fact observe a violation, the Board encourages you to snap a picture (if you can) and report the incident to John Walker, our community liaison – especially if you have the license plate or address of the offender. We will be issuing a warning to first time offenders, and fines after that.
For those in passing through Lexington Green from Lexington Green West or Milford Hunt, we will happily connect with the leadership on either of those Boards to report rule offenders.
Parents of teens – now is the time to have the conversation with your young people – there will be zero tolerance for any of the violations I have listed above. In the past, there have been incidents where Board property was damaged due to distracted driving, and we will pursue restitution on all future occasions where that happens.
If the young people in your house happen to have motorized bicycles or scooters, please note they are NOT allowed on the Green in any capacity, including the pathways. I can’t believe I have to say this – but they should also be wearing helmets.
The Board has, for the past few years, seriously considered the possibility of community wide speed bumps. There is growing consensus around that issue from residents, despite the challenges that speed bumps might bring.
If there is not a community wide commitment to safer driving, we will be forced to pursue every option available to us to ensure compliance and safety.
