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Parents and teachers press West Linn council for safer crossings near Atlas Immersion Academy
Summary
Residents and school staff presented a petition asking the council for immediate and longer-term pedestrian safety measures at crossings on Willamette/ Lamont Falls Drive near Atlas Immersion Academy; council agreed to refer the requests to the Transportation Advisory Board and explore parking and temporary measures.
Parents, teachers and neighborhood residents urged the West Linn City Council Monday to address pedestrian safety and add pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at an existing crosswalk near Atlas Immersion Academy, citing dark, rainy conditions and heavy traffic during arrival and dismissal.
Why it matters: Speakers said the current crosswalk visibility and nearby vehicle speeds create daily safety concerns for students, staff and families. They presented a petition with more than 100 signatures and asked the council to pursue near-term solutions in addition to integrating changes into longer-term planning.
Michael Salvaggio, a Willamette neighborhood resident with two children who attend Atlas, told the council he…
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