The first one way street in the United States was located in Asbury New Jersey when the town
Sheriff wanted to cut down on congestion. Today most of the United States has a one way street
in every single town. The use of one way streets in our city has helped cut down on congestion and reduce crime in certain instances.

Our neighborhood changed our streets into one ways in the idea of also cutting down on traffic
congestion and stopping drivers from cutting through our neighborhood. Not long ago Squier Park was home to prostitutes, drug houses, and other illegal activities. With no signs in place preventing two way traffic dealers were able to meet up on our streets and exchange drugs from car to car. If that scene were to happen today residents would be more likely to notice and call 911 reporting suspicious activity. While our neighborhood has advanced greatly thanks to a committed neighborhood association and the residents of Squier Park, we still attempt to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone who chooses to call our neighborhood home.

When drivers go the wrong way down a one way street they endanger the lives of other drivers,
pedestrians, and personal property therefore safety is the biggest concern. Squier Parks stop signs
are not four way stops, someone going the wrong way can cause an accident at every
intersection. Children whether they are being monitored or not play in our streets all year long
and going the wrong way brings them into harms way.

The neighborhood association strongly urges all of our residents to abide by the traffic laws in
place. They are there to protect everyone and help keep the neighborhood safe.When you are
looking for a quick route out of the neighborhood, one more block may save you thirty seconds
but one wrong way can cost someone their life.