As he campaigned for a Dover City Council spot last spring, Brian Lewis learned that speeding is a big concern among residents. So, after winning his election, he’s now trying to thwart fast-moving vehicles on city streets. One way may be through potential grants from the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and the Capital Transportation Fund, which would allow Dover to acquire more speed deterrent signs that display how fast motorists are traveling. The number of available grants and their amounts are yet to be determined.
- Can we get one of these for The Ponds of Willow Grove? — Chris Collins
- Well, at least he is getting things done for his district and listening to their concerns. Eight years ago, there was no yellow in front of any of the fire hydrants. I notified the city a few times and was told it was not a priority at this time. I then called Councilman Brian Lewis regarding the situation, and he stated that he will take care of it. A few weeks went by, and I went out to talk to the city worker, and lo and behold, it was Councilman Lewis himself painting the hydrants yellow by obtaining the materials to do the job. This is not about getting in the news but working hard for the 2nd District constituents that he represents. — Richard Senato
- As a resident of Clearview Meadow, I can say the sign has helped slow drivers down. It’s a definite deterrent. With the attention Councilman Lewis is giving to this issue, I am sure that there will be a long-term solution coming to the entire Dover area, not just his district. There has to be a starting point, and I am happy to support all of the efforts being made by Councilman Brian E. Lewis. — Francine Williams Brown
- This is every street in Delaware. — Jeff Grzeszczak
- People are complaining, but these signs are better than nothing. Dover doesn’t allow speed bumps, and police are short-staffed for speed enforcement, I was told. — Devon Wilson
- Do you know how much it costs for more police officers, opposed to speed signs (salaries, benefits and pension contributions by taxpayers)? As a city of Dover resident on a limited income who is a senior citizen, I can’t afford a tax increase next year. I have a sign in my neighborhood off Wyoming Avenue and observed its function. It gets drivers’ attention when it flashes, opposed to no signs or just regular speed limit signs. It is a speed deterrent but not 100% foolproof, like anything else, to include police. The problem is Dover will not allow speed humps in the roads because of the fire department and emergency medical services. It says it postpones their response time. Until then, speeders will have their way, but I think anything helps — like these proposed radar signs — until someone comes up with a better solution. — Charlie Williams
- Here we go again. This has nothing to do with safety. This is only about Brian Lewis getting his name and face in the news again. — I’am Wright
- Looks like you are more concerned about Mr. Lewis and have a personal vendetta. You should be more concerned about what is going on in the city and world, and volunteer. As a U.S. veteran and Dover resident, I think the councilman is doing good things that no one else is addressing.— Charlie Wright
