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Saint Petersburg College student pitches 'Safe Stops' pilot to Pinellas commissioners to reduce school‑bus hazards
Summary
A public comment by a local college student proposed updating development regulations and offering incentives for designated school‑bus pick‑up areas in large residential projects to improve child safety and traffic flow.
A Saint Petersburg College public‑policy student presented a capstone proposal during public comment on April 8 urging Pinellas County to pilot “Safe Stops” — designated school‑bus pick‑up zones integrated into new large residential developments.
Why it matters: The student argued that scattered bus stops force children to wait near fast‑moving traffic and increase congestion;…
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