Respect Neighborhoods

Dear Editor,
    The next time you're stuck in traffic headed southbound on Congress or South First just south of Oltorf, consider the following: Just as you are careening down interior neighborhood streets that are largely devoid of sidewalks, we are out walking our dogs or pushing strollers. It should be common knowledge that the last place to drive like you're on fire is around an elementary school or in a cul-de-sac, but we see it happen every day when our children are out playing.
    I submit the following piece of advice to those who find themselves in need of a quick escape from the long line of cars trying to get through the lights at Ben White: The only two streets in our neighborhood that go all the way through (Cumberland and Lightsey) have been conveniently marked by the city with traffic lights. We recommend you use those rather than creating your own winding routes at mind-blowing speeds, causing us to dive for the nearest lawn with puppies and toddlers in tow.