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Parent raises pedestrian safety concerns for walkers at new Richland High School; district, town and water district share responsibility
Summary
A parent asked Prosper ISD and local authorities for temporary busing and safer crossings at the new Richland High School after noting missing sidewalks and a traffic signal at key intersections; the superintendent said the Elm Ridge Water District holds primary responsibility but the town of Prosper has offered to help.
A parent urged trustees at the June 13 Prosper ISD board meeting to ensure safe routes to the new Richland High School for students who live within walking distance, saying there are no sidewalks and no traffic signal at the key intersections near the campus.
Sean Burns, who said he lives in the Artesia area north of the new school and has two sons who will attend Richland, asked the board to “please give that your serious consideration” and suggested the district provide busing for students living within the two‑mile walking boundary until a permanent traffic signal and sidewalks are installed.
“There's no construction of a traffic light…
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