Change.org is a website that allows users to create and sign petitions to raise awareness and influence decision-makers to advance social causes.
Hundreds have taken to Change.org to advocate for the installation of traffic lights in Colonial Beach to ensure safer streets. According to the petition starter, the lack of traffic lights in Colonial Beach has led to numerous close calls, endangering the lives of residents and visitors. Advocates claim that Colonial Beach is experiencing increased road hazards due to inadequate traffic management. Supporters of the petition feel that without traffic lights, pedestrians and slower vehicles face a higher risk of accidents. According to the Department of Transportation, data from similar communities suggests that adding traffic lights can reduce accidents by up to 30%.