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El Paso ISD and city outline traffic‑safety process; El Paso High school‑zone extension targeted before next school year
Summary
District and city staff briefed trustees on how principals request traffic studies, which city departments conduct independent reviews; the board heard a list of completed and pending projects and a commitment to implement an El Paso High school‑zone extension before the next school year pending a $15,000 installation cost.
El Paso ISD facilities staff and City of El Paso streets officials briefed the Board of Trustees on the process for school‑zone and traffic‑control requests and provided status updates on completed and pending projects.
Facilities staff described the district’s internal workflow: when a principal raises a concern about pedestrian or vehicle egress, facilities assigns a project manager, conducts a site review and coordinates with the city. City staff said community members may also submit requests via 311; the city’s Streets and Maintenance or traffic engineering teams then study the site and recommend actions.
Completed projects listed by district staff included work at Andrews, Bowie, Austin, Burgess, Coronado, El Paso High, Irvin, Edgar Park Elementary, MacArthur Elementary and Dr. Green campuses. Projects pending implementation in the city queue included Navarrete (construction in progress), Capt. Evarete, Tina Hetto, Joseph Torres, Burgess High School improvements, and Hoskins. Coronado High requested speed bumps for its campus, which the city will evaluate.
A key, detailed example discussed was an El Paso High request to extend the school‑zone markings beyond the curve near the Fine Arts building. City officials said a rapid‑flashing beacon and striping work had been completed during recent maintenance, but extending the official school zone and adding a new master arm at the Fine Arts location requires district funding for the installation hardware. City staff estimated the installation cost at roughly $15,000 (estimates ranged up to $30,000 depending on electrical and site needs) and officials told the board the work could be implemented before the start of next school year if the district provides funds and the project proceeds through permitting and installation.
City and district staff also discussed Moreno Montessori and Mesita ECDC requests and said some items were delayed by communication and coordination needs; staff said they expected additional responses or next steps within weeks. Trustees were advised to direct constituents without a direct school contact to call 311 so the city can log and route requests; trustees may also forward concerns to principals who will escalate to facilities.
Ending: City and district officials described the joint process for assessing and implementing traffic controls around campuses and committed to pursue the El Paso High extension and other pending items, contingent on funding and permitting timelines.
