Urban League Launches Campaign to Reduce Speeding in St. Louis

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) is launching an urgent campaign to combat speeding in the city by distributing 3,500 yard signs and placing billboards in high-risk areas.

The campaign, which kicked off Thursday afternoon (September 11th) at the Crown Mart, near Jefferson and Martin Luther King, aims to remind drivers to slow down and drive responsibly.

“We have over 3,500-yard signs placed in the neighborhoods challenging people to be more responsible,” said James Clark, Vice President of the Division of Public Safety and Community Response at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.

In addition to yard signs, the Urban League is placing billboards along streets where speeding is a regular issue. These visual reminders are part of a broader public awareness campaign to reduce speeding incidents.

The organization is also engaging with local high schools, specifically targeting juniors and seniors, to instill the importance of safe driving from a young age. The Urban League is also providing practical support by filling gas tanks for seniors and single mothers.

Wrecked vehicles from speeding incidents are being displayed around the St. Louis region as stark reminders of the consequences of reckless driving. These displays are intended to visually communicate the potential dangers and encourage drivers to make safer choices.

“At the snap of a finger, you can make that one mistake and it can jeopardize you yourself, your family and others,” Clark emphasized. “Make a decision to slow down.”

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