Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
State Highway engineers offer to study pedestrian safety after child struck near Beach Elementary
Summary
State Highway Administration representatives offered to work with the town, sheriff’s office and county schools on pedestrian‑safety options after a child was struck near Beach Elementary. Officials said the child’s injuries were relatively minor and discussed sidewalk connectivity and traffic‑calming options.
State Highway Administration (SHA) District 5 representatives told the Chesapeake Beach Town Council they will work with town staff, Calvert County schools and the sheriff’s office to evaluate pedestrian‑safety options near Beach Elementary School after a child was struck by a vehicle earlier in April.
Kimberly Tran, SHA District Engineer for District 5, said the incident appears to have been relatively minor and that the child is expected to make a full recovery. “The best part of the news is that it was relatively minor, ultimately, and that the child is gonna, you know, hopefully make a full recovery,” Tran said.
Tran…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
