Resident Warns of Dangerous Intersection in Birmingham Neighborhood
Families living near the intersection of Eton and Sheffield in Birmingham have expressed concerns about pedestrian safety due to drivers ignoring stop signs.
Concerns from Local Residents
Kimberly, a resident, described the four-way stop near Woodward and West 14 Mile as “an accident waiting to happen.” According to residents, drivers often speed and fail to stop, creating risks for children and families in the area.
Observations at the Intersection
Local 4 visited the intersection on a weekday morning and observed drivers performing slow rolls instead of fully stopping at the signs, though no speeding was noted during this visit.
“I try to avoid this intersection if I can, but sometimes you just can’t avoid it,” Kimberly said. “We have a lot of people walking their dogs, putting their strollers, jogging and biking. People are flying through the intersection and they’re not paying any attention to people around them.”
The speed limit in this residential neighborhood is 25 mph, but many drivers exceed it.
“When I’m driving along here, most people are driving much faster than that,” added Tim, Kimberly’s husband. “I’ve been passed on Eaton in the residential area doing 25. They’re very dangerous.”
Community Impact
Kimberly shared her personal feelings about crossing the street near their home:
“I’m paranoid when I have to cross here. We walk the neighborhood a lot and it scares me.”
The couple believes certain improvements could enhance safety in the area.
Summary
Residents warn that ongoing disregard for stop signs and speeding drivers at the Eton and Sheffield intersection put pedestrians at risk, calling for changes to improve neighborhood safety.
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