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Residents near FL Schlegel area urge district change pickup routing after long lines block driveways
Summary
Multiple residents from the Haskell/Eleventh area told the board that school pickup traffic on Haskell (a one-way street) leaves driveways blocked for prolonged periods, creating safety and access problems. Residents urged returning pickup to Eleventh street and called for better traffic management.
Residents who live near FL Schlegel High School told the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education on Aug. 26 that afternoon pickup traffic on Haskell — a one-way street — is causing blocked driveways, long delays and safety concerns.
Why this matters: Residents say blocked driveways interfere with everyday life and punctuality for work, and that long vehicle lines can reduce safety and emergency access in residential blocks.
Comments from the block: Mister D. W. D. Young described the problem as longstanding, telling the board the traffic plan results in "72 cars coming down a 1 way street that has 26 houses, 16 driveways" and said residents were sometimes unable to get out of driveways. Harvey Lewis said he had "lost 3 jobs" because he could not get to work when the street was blocked. Lavelle Young suggested a buffet-style approach — using both Haskell and Waverly to split traffic — and said the district's short trial changes had not been in place long enough for drivers to adjust.
Board response and next steps: Board staff noted the city’s rules about standing traffic in streets and said they would follow up on the reported operational decisions. Residents asked the administration to reverse the pickup routing to Eleventh Street so that the community and parents can adjust and comply with a consistent plan.
Ending: Board staff said they would follow up with operational leadership to clarify who authorized recent routing changes and to seek a practical solution that balances school logistics and neighborhood access.
