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I live in the Kenwood neighborhood, famous for its cherry trees. Sadly, the two-week blossom period is the only time I see a police presence and we need more. Simply put, dangerous driving is pervasive here. I have witnessed and been intimidated/threatened by the following: speeding, unsafe passing that does not show due care for the pedestrian or the stroller/pets they may be walking; failure to stop at stop signs (they roll through or barely slow down before accelerating again) particularly at the corner of Kennedy/Chamberlin and Kennedy/Woodlawn and from the opposite direction they take corners recklessly, accelerating through a blind corner right turn, driver inattention due to cell phone use and failure to yield the right of way. In addition, there are deep, injury provoking potholes throughout this main artery of the neighborhood, Kennedy Drive. Ive noticed a good deal of dead animals on our roadways-- raceways, really-- and I am fearful to take walks. Lawless traffic is outside my front door and creates unsafe conditions for me and my family. There are several homes for sale here and all market their properties as 'walkable' to downtown Bethesda. While in terms of distance this is certainly the case, in terms of safely, its unsafe, a risk. Spend some time observing the traffic patters, driving behaviors and road conditions-- and you will see a real need for enforcement and repair.