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Safe Routes to School survey prompts crossing‑guard plan; council and police to monitor first weeks of school
Summary
A city survey of parents and residents showed safety concerns and crossing demands near Briar Hill, McAuliffe and Heritage elementary schools; police and staff recommended temporary deployments of crossing guards at high‑priority locations, with monitoring during the first two weeks of school and a modest staffing need.
Highland Village city staff and the police department presented the results of a Safe Routes to School survey to the City Council on July 22 and recommended a short-term crossing‑guard deployment plan for the start of the school year.
The city collected 319 survey responses during a month‑long outreach period that used print, social media, trail signage and coverage in local outlets. The survey asked which school children would attend under a recent district reassignment, how families planned to travel to school, and what safety concerns parents wanted the city to address.
Staff reported that most parents expected to drive or use school bus services rather…
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