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Parents and staff press city for immediate safety fixes at Churchill–Alma crossing
Summary
Multiple parents told the committee that the Churchill Avenue–Alma Street rail crossing is dangerous for students who bike and walk to Paly; staff described near-term signal and signing work scheduled for summer and agreed to explore timing, signage and enforcement changes and a possible crossing guard.
Parents and residents at the May 20 meeting urged the Rail Committee to accelerate safety work at the Churchill Avenue–Alma Street crossing and to make near-term changes this summer before school resumes.
Public comments emphasized crowded bike queuing, parking violations and inadequate waiting islands. "Our students' safety must come first," said Myra Zanza, identifying herself as a Paly parent. Vandana, another parent, said, "that crossing is really horrific," and asked for longer green times, pedestrian countdown timers and stronger enforcement of parking prohibitions near the crossing.
City staff response and near-term…
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