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Residents warn of dangerous Fruitland Avenue school pick‑up traffic; council pledges follow up
Summary
A Fruitland Avenue neighborhood resident described long delays and unsafe maneuvers during school pick‑up and drop‑off. Councilmembers acknowledged the public‑safety concern and asked staff to pursue short‑term measures while the district plans longer‑term improvements.
During general public comment at the Jan. 7 Puyallup City Council meeting, resident Colin White described repeated traffic congestion and safety risks near Fruitland School during student pick‑up and drop‑off times and proposed immediate, low‑cost interventions.
White, who gave his address as 2631 18th Avenue Southwest, said motorists regularly block the travel lane while parents queue between the two…
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