Now that the ball diamonds on the Flats in Battleford are open, the traffic on 35th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues is getting louder and faster.
Town Councillor David George said at Monday's council meeting, "People, it is a residential area. Please slow down!"
He said there are lot of people out and about and riding bicycles.
"We don't want anybody injured," he said.
The area in question has been a topic in council numerous times, especially to do with personal safety and property damage that's been done there when speeding vehicles have overshot the curve.
Last year, the Town moved to address the issue with the relocation of existing signs and the erection of additional signs, including a flashing amber light.
George said, "I know the ballpark is open now, and the Flats are open, but please be careful."
Councillor Susan McLean Tady noted the speed limit is only 40 km/h going by the park on 35th.
"But they don't seem to care," said George. "It's whatever speed they decide to go."
"They come up to the four way stop at 35th … and then full bore," said Mayor Derek Mahon.
George also had a reminder for pedestrians and bicyclists.
"Remember you are supposed to walk facing traffic and ride your bikes with traffic," he said. "I saw a kid the other day almost get creamed because he was riding on the wrong side and guess who he was with – his parents. Come on, people, wake up.”
Numerous education opportunities have been made available, but, as George said, "it just doesn't sink in for some reason."
