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NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND PARKING HAZARDS

Dear Neighbors,

We love our kids, animals and neighbors.  Since safety for all is a high concern we would like to make everyone aware of the added safety issues created by parking on the streets instead of in the garage and driveways. 

Traffic and parking safety is becoming a high priority among our association membership.  Our winding and busy streets create parking and driving challenges that threaten lives and emergency vehicle access.  We feel that forcing neighborhood drivers to dodge and weave around cars parked on the street, causing them to cross the center line into oncoming traffice is a traffic hazard that needs to be addressed and eliminated.

In many cases there are direct solutions to this problem:

     .Clean out garages and use them for their intention (parking your vehicle) There is an upcoming Garage Sale that can help you with this.

     .Move vehicles that are not used on a regular basis to another storage site

This street parking is a growing hazard to motorist, bicyclists and pedestrians.  As the neighborhood grows, so does the number of commuters driving to work, school, errands, ballgames, practice for the kids, and church which increases the traffic hazards

 As you know it is difficult to get around parked cars on the streets and at any time there could be a child darting out or riding a bicycle or playing that can not be seen around these vehicles.  Also since our streets are busy and curvy, other vehicles come up suddenly and create hazards and a greater potential for accidents.

We all work hard to have a safe and inviting place to live and these vehicles parking unnecessarily on the streets creates traffic flow issues and potential death traps for our kids .  Also, as much as we all try to keep our pets on a leash and under control, there are times when an animal may pull loose and dart into the street causing additional issues.

If an accident occurs there could be heavy liability on the vehicle owners if they are perceived to have caused the accident that happens.  We know that there are times with extra family visits, friends, family parties and more, that vehicles must be on the streets; however, there are those who continue to use the streets as their personal drives and property and it is causing dangerous situations for all.

There have also been several reports of potential newcomers not wanting to move here because of an abundance of street parking. So along with the safety issues our property value is being affected.

We will be looking into increased attention being paid to the consistent offenders if necessary but would hope that all neighbors would care enough about children and others that this problem will become less an issue with a little effort from everyone.

Those vehicles parked on the streets are also very likely targets for crime and vandalism . They are also an invitation to criminals as they become an easy target and a deterrent and traffic hazzard to officials who might need to get through to address a neighborhood issue.

We are hoping  that this common sense appeal to all neighbors who park on our busy streets and particularly to those who park on potentially hazardous streets such and Trail Ridge, Pony Express and Willow Crossing will constitute immediate and voluntary steps to alleviate dangerous parking congestion and driving obsticles.

On behalf of all neighbors in Willow Point we thank all those who identified priority areas as well as other areas where traffic is hindered by street parking.

No Soliciting

Soliciting is NOT allowed in Willow Pointe. Signs are posted at Jones and Round-Up as you enter the community.   If a stranger comes to your house we encourage NOT open your door.   Call the sheriff to report a solicitor or if you are concerned for your safety @

713-221-6000.

added (03/10/09)

Vacation Safety Tips

            As you prepare for vacation you may want to consider the following suggestions:

• Put a timer on all outdoor lights
• Stop your paper or ask your neighbor to pick it up
• Ask your neighbor to pick up and store your recycle bin and garbage can
• Tell your trusted neighbor you will be away
• If you have an alarm system, turn it on
• If you will be away for an extended period, arrange for someone to mow your lawn.
• Contact Harris Country Sheriff’s Vacation Watch division and request additional security.  Their number is 281-290-2100.
• Do everything you can to give the appearance your home is occupied.

Harris County Precinct 4

If you have concerns about traffic safety or suggestions for improving traffic flow within the community, contact Harris County Precinct 4 Community Assistance Department at 281-353-8424 or visit their website www.hcp4.net.

(posted 08/26/08)

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PATROL BUREAU

6 Month Analysis Reports

WILLOWPOINT/WINCHESTER COUNTRY - 6 Month Analysis
01/01/2008 through 06/30/2008

Jan. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2009

and

Timeline Analysis  Jan1, 2008 - June 31, 2008

  Timeline Analysis 01/01/2008-12/31/2008

Harris County Sherriff's Office Report - 6 month analysis 01/09 - 06/09

Harris County Timeline Analysis - 6 month charted analysis 01/09 - 06/090

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