To The Editor: The North End Association of Sea Isle City, which has 163 members, was formed 20 years ago. One of its first concerns was the speeding limit on Landis Avenue, which at the time was 50 mph. We were successful in having the speed limit lowered to 40 mph, although we had requested 25 mph. Now 20 years later, the problem has become even more critical. Our organization has joined four other groups in Strathmere that are seeking once again, a decrease in the speed limit. The article in the Dec. 31 Herald was excellent. Unfortunately, I was unable to be present at the meeting before the county freehold-ers. However, we did send a letter that pointed out some issues not mentioned in the article. We have sent numerous letters to County Engi-neer Dale Foster over the last few years. A traffic survey was done. The only result was the placing of one inconspicuous yellow sign on the east side of the road at 22nd Street, which states “Random Pedestrian Crossings.” At the meeting on Dec. 23, the freeholders put off any action until another traffic survey can be made this summer. As residents who are here 24 hours a day year round, we feel that we, better than a traffic survey resulting from sporadic police radar checks, can attest to the need for a reduction in the speed limit. It is dangerous for beachgoers to cross Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City and Commonwealth Avenue in Strathmere. It is a race for their lives. Last spring, the street lines were changed to make the north and southbound lanes wider for cars. The shoulders were decreased. This has resulted in a new concern that may result in accidents for bikers and runners who use the shoulders, and for beachgoers, who park on the shoulders and attempt to exit their cars with children and beach supplies. It was so dangerous that the county bulldozed bout four feet of the dunes along the shoulders because of complaints. All that has done is leave the roadway more in danger of flood-ing during a severe storm. Finally, we asked for a reduction in the speed limit on behalf of the diamond back terrapins at-tempting to cross the street to lay their eggs during the busy summer season. More turtles are killed on Ocean Drive (Landis Avenue) in Cape May County than in any other area, according to statistics com-piled by the Wetland Institute; and the number of turtles is decreasing alarmingly. To put off taking action until still another traffic survey next summer is unconscionable. We ask readers to call or write the county free-holders in support of the concerned property owners of Strathmere and the north end of Sea Isle City. IRENE JAMESON Sea Isle City