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Parents and residents press council to act after near-miss at West Plains High intersection
Summary
Speakers urged the council to reduce lanes and lower speeds on Loop 335 at West Plains High School after a 15-year-old pedestrian narrowly avoided being hit; TxDOT has begun a traffic study but residents want immediate measures.
Residents and parents told the Amarillo City Council they want faster, concrete safety fixes at the Loop 335 intersection near West Plains High School after a recent near-fatal incident involving a 15-year-old student.
Chris Pittman, who provided handouts to the council, called the intersection an "urgent safety crisis" and urged officials to reduce vehicle lanes from two to one in each direction and lower posted speeds. "This past Monday, a 15‑year‑old high school student was almost that person. It is a miracle that he survived," Pittman said. He said cones and signage already in place…
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