At a public meeting, a public commenter urged pedestrians and drivers to follow basic crosswalk safety to reduce preventable pedestrian accidents, saying, "Every day, people in our community use crosswalks to get to school, work, and home. Their safety depends on all of us doing our part."

The commenter told the meeting that pedestrian risks are preventable and offered specific steps: "Always use marked crosswalks. Be alert and look both ways before crossing. Make eye contact with drivers before you cross in front of them. And drivers, make sure to slow down and yield to pedestrians."

The speaker also warned against distractions: "Put your phone away and avoid distractions, especially in school zones and other high pedestrian areas. Following these simple rules will ensure we all get where we are going safely. Walk safe. Drive aware."

These remarks occurred during the meeting's public comment period and did not include any proposed ordinance, funding request, staff direction, or formal motion. No board or council action followed from the remarks. The comments focused on behavioral advice for road users—pedestrians, drivers, and caregivers of children near school zones—rather than proposals for specific traffic engineering changes or new enforcement measures.

The record shows a single public commenter spoke for roughly one minute and provided advisory guidance intended to reduce pedestrian crashes. There is no specification in the comments of crash counts, locations, or requests for staff follow-up.