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Student representative urges city and district to address sidewalk and crosswalk gaps near schools
Summary
A student representative raised safety concerns about missing sidewalks and crosswalks on West Fourth Street and Chestnut Street leading to the high school and junior high, and asked the board to coordinate with the mayor and city on possible solutions.
A student representative told the board that sections of West Fourth Street and Chestnut Street lack sidewalks and crosswalks, forcing students to walk near traffic. The student described the route as "dangerous," particularly in winter when plowed snow leaves no shoulder, and asked the district to revisit prior conversations with the city about pedestrian upgrades.
Board members said the district has raised the issue before with the city and county and that the newly elected mayor and superintendent provide an opportunity to renew conversations. The board noted that state Department of Transportation projects would likely be expensive and that city cooperation and grant funding would probably be required. The mayor reportedly agreed to set up a meeting to discuss the concerns, the student said.
