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Cmdr Schubert,

Can you have a couple of cycles monitor speed on the lower part of Stanton near the tennis courts prior to entering Highland Park? Also, can we install a speed monitoring device to capture data so I can determine the best times to assign personnel to this problem? Thanks!

Cmdr. Brackney

RaShall M. Brackney, Commander

Zone Five Station

Penn Circle West and Ansley

Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206

(412) 665-3605

-----Original Message-----
From: neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Pannny@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 5:34 PM
To: neighborhood@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us
Subject: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave

Here we go again. The weather gets nice and those of us that live on the block of Stanton Avenue leading into the park have to kiss goodbye a peaceful weekend.

For most of this afternoon, our ears were pleasured with the thundering gargle as nearly 40+ motorcycles paraded up and down our street. I especially enjoyed the exhaust fumes creeping into my house and they crawled by. But, so as not to bore us, we were treated for a few hours of drag racing! The speed limit is 25mph and I bet I could have clocked them doing 65 - 85 mph. We have too many children on this street who play near the tennis courts to tolerate this behaviour.

As I do every year, I phoned 911, but today I had to phone twice. The second time I requested the car to stop at my home so I could speak with the officer. He said he would drive down the street but there's not much he could do. I suggested placing a few cars on the street to catch and ticket them in hopes of Stanton Avenue developing the reputation as a "hot spot" - so don't race here.

He did offer to take the problem back and they would possibly have a few cars frequent our street more often during the weekends. His suggestions was for as many of those that live on this street to phone Mayor Ravenstahl's 311 line and voice our concern about the noise and the excessive speeding.

For those that are not aware of 311, the information below is copied directly from the web site. The web site also has an online form one can complete and submit.

· What is Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's Response Line - 311?
311 is the City’s phone number for government information and non-emergency services.

· Why 311?
311 allows you to call one easy-to-remember number in order to receive information and access to City government services.

· How does Pittsburgh’s 311 work?
311 service representatives use a state-of-the-art database of information and services about City government. 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the most current information possible.

· When is 311 available?
All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

· How do I reach Pittsburgh’s 311:
In the City of Pittsburgh, dial 3-1-1.
Outside of Pittsburgh, call (412) 255-CITY (412-255-2489).

I hope many neighbours will consider calling or completing the online form.

Thank you.

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