Which Road in San Leandro Needs a Speed Bump?

SAN LEANDRO, CA - Over 9,000 fatalities occurred nationally during 2014 due to speeding according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The data also shows a correlation between a driver’s age and the likelihood of a speed-related accident. As the age of a driver increases, their risk of being in an accident decreases. Men are also more likely to be at the wheel during a speeding accident, according to the study.

While the number of speed-related fatalities have continually decreased since 2005, speeding still remains an issue in many of our Patch communities, including San Leandro. Readers suggested everything from increased police presence to more stop signs and building less housing to keep traffic at bay.

If you’re frustrated with speeders in a certain part of San Leandro, you are in good company. We reached out to readers on Facebook, asking which local road they thought needed a speed bump. Here’s what your neighbors told us:

• "Castro Street between Washington Ave. and San Leandro Blvd. - too many speeders and accidents on the corner of Clarke and Castro"
• "Lark by Jefferson School. On the weekend, it becomes a speedway even with kids on the playground."
• "All of Castro"
• "None. They damage cars. Just start ticketing people."
• "All up and and down manor, especially around the church"
• "All along Manor Blvd. and Wicks too - near Lewelling"
• "The more the better, bring em on."
• "Aurora Dr. - In front of Garfield Elementary"

See a street you don’t agree with, or is there a road missing from the list? Tell us on Facebook, and make sure to add the San Leandro page to your favorites, so you don’t miss any of the latest news from Patch.

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