Brake 4 Kids
Lakewood Early Childhood PTA’s Brake 4 Kids™ Speed Awareness Program
Pedestrian motor vehicle incidents are a problem since more than 80 kids are hit by cars in the US every day. Lakewood Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA) is sponsoring its 8th consecutive year with our annual speed awareness program entitled Brake 4 Kids™. This program aims to remind drivers to slow down now that school has resumed as they observe the Brake 4 Kids™ tree lawn signs posted on our city streets by residents and businesses, and especially those near schools. The city of Lakewood has seen a reduced number of pedestrian motor vehicle injuries since the inception of Brake 4 Kids™. We believe the Brake 4 Kids™ signs have contributed significantly to this decrease.
Where can I get my sign?
The signs are free and can be obtained starting August 25th at our three major sponsor locations: Geiger’s Clothing and Sports (14710 Detroit), First Federal of Lakewood (14806 Detroit), and Steve Barry Buick (16000 Detroit). Signs will also be available outside all Lakewood elementary and middle schools Friday, August 27 from 2:30-3:05, and at the Lakewood Community Festival at Madison Park on Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
When & where should I post my sign?
Brake 4 Kids™ signs can be posted on your tree lawn beginning on the first day of school (August 25th) and remain there for the entire month of September thanks to City Council Resolution #7782-03 declaring the month of September as “Speed Awareness Month for the City of Lakewood.” After that time, please remove the signs from your tree lawn. You may continue to display the signs on your lawn proper, or save and recycle your sign to use next year.
This program is made possible by LECPTA and Lakewood Council of PTAs. Many thanks to our generous sponsor donations from First Federal of Lakewood; Steve Barry Buick; Geiger's; Brinkman-Dress Funeral Home; Jordan's Family Foundation; Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Ed Favre, Lakewood School Board; Matthew John Markling, Lakewood School Board Vice-President; Michael Summers, Lakewood City Council; Brian Powers, Lakewood City Council; Nickie J. Antonio, Lakewood City Council; Hayes Elementary School PTO; Grant PTA Elementary School; Horace Mann Elementary School PTA; Harding Middle School PTSA, Lakewood High School PTA
Tax deductible donations to Brake 4 Kids™-LECPTA are greatly appreciated. For further information, contact LECPTA Health, Safety, and Welfare Chair Julie Sweany at brakeforkids@gmail.com or visit our website at www.LECPTA.com