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Parents ask board to commission traffic study, press for speed cushions and clearer point of contact for Shelton Avenue Elementary
Summary
Parents of Shelton Avenue Elementary students urged the board to commission a formal traffic study, request clearer action on speed cushions and name a board point of contact after meetings with township and police yielded temporary measures but no timeline for permanent fixes.
A group of parents worried about drop-off and pickup congestion at Shelton Avenue Elementary asked the board to help secure a formal traffic study, press PennDOT for traffic-calming measures and designate a board point of contact to improve communication.
The request matters because parents said current arrangements create daily safety risks during arrival and dismissal and that temporary fixes have not produced a permanent plan or timeline.
Parent and resident Larry Diggs described two recent meetings with township and police officials and said the community appreciates temporary actions — traffic cones, curb painting and occasional police presence — but that “a formal traffic study has not been completed, and there is still no timeline for the installation of speed cushions.” Diggs asked the board to take three actions: commission a formal traffic study, designate a single point of contact from the board for the issue, and use the board’s authority to open dialogue with PennDOT to expedite traffic calming on the relevant roadway.
Diggs urged stronger enforcement for repeat traffic violators during drop-off and pickup and suggested penalties rather than only warnings, saying police had been issuing warnings. He said parents want data-driven, permanent solutions rather than temporary measures and asked the board to partner with families to move the work forward.
Superintendent Dr. Scribner responded at the meeting, telling Diggs, “I’ll be your point of contact. I’ll reach out.” No formal board action or vote was recorded at the meeting; parents said they will follow up via email and requested sustained dialogue.
The parents noted PennDOT’s involvement or perceived constraints as an obstacle and asked the district to press the agency for exceptions where appropriate; they also asked that the district share updates so families know the status of design, permitting and enforcement efforts.
The parents asked the board to take action promptly in the interest of student safety.
