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Parents, residents urge action on 'safe walking route' to South Hills Middle; city says bus/overpass planning underway
Summary
Multiple parents and residents told the council walking routes to South Hills Middle School are unsafe, citing a 2.3-mile route with 12 intersections (five multi-lane) and missing sidewalks; speakers asked the city to restore a promised school bus or provide interim safety measures while a planned pedestrian overpass is advanced.
Several Westside Riverton residents raised safety concerns in the Sept. 16 public comment period about the city-designated "safe walking route" to South Hills Middle School, saying it is too long and lacks sidewalks and crossing protection.
Speakers described the route as more than 2 miles (approximately 2.3 miles) with about 12 roadway crossings, five of which are multi-lane intersections. Shamay Sabin told the council…
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