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Crossing guard urges flashing beacons, U‑turn restriction near Forest Vista Elementary
Summary
A crossing guard told the Transportation Commission that student counts at Forest Vista Elementary rose after Garden Ridge Elementary closed and asked for flashing beacons, improved striping and a U‑turn restriction during school hours to reduce conflicts at the Vail/Forest Vista intersection; staff agreed to investigate and report back.
A Flower Mound crossing guard on Sept. 9 told the Transportation Commission the area around Forest Vista Elementary has become congested since Garden Ridge Elementary closed and urged the town to add a flashing beacon, restripe pavement markings and consider restricting U‑turns during school hours at the intersection of Vail and Forest Vista.
"Forest Vista picked up 100 students from Garden Ridge, and Donald picked up another 100 students from Garden Ridge... I have almost had two kids hit already on my side of the street," the crossing guard said,…
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