Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs and city police officials held a public safety announcement at a school crosswalk on Oct. 5, 2025, urging drivers to exercise extra caution as students return to school. The speakers emphasized stopping before stop lines or crosswalks, waiting until pedestrians are entirely clear of the roadway, and avoiding phone use while driving.

The event featured remarks from Sarah Elliott, the crossing guard coordinator; Officer Perry of the Riverton Police Department traffic unit; and Chief Shane Tanner of the Riverton Police Department. "There are 2 different types of crosswalks. The striped crosswalks are used specifically in school zones, and when you pull up to one of those, you need to make sure that the pedestrian is completely out of the road before you proceed through," said Sarah Elliott, crossing guard coordinator.

Officer Perry, assigned to the department's traffic unit, stressed legal stopping points for drivers: "When approaching the intersection with a crosswalk, you also need to come to a stop before the stop line. If there's no stop line, come to a stop before the crosswalk begins. If there's no crosswalk, obviously, come to a stop at the stop sign." Chief Shane Tanner added a community reminder: "This is an important time of year. The kids are returning back to school, and the most important thing that we need to all focus on as community partners is on the kiddos. We want them to arrive at school safe and return home safe."

Speakers repeatedly urged drivers to minimize distractions. "The biggest thing is to always remember to be aware of your surroundings, put your phone down and let's keep all of our kids safe," Elliott said. Mayor Trent Staggs closed the event with a brief reminder to motorists: "Remember to slow down, drive safely, and watch out."

This announcement was a brief community reminder rather than a presentation of new city regulations or an enforcement action. No motions, votes, or formal city decisions were made at the event.