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Parent urges council to install crosswalk or warning signs near Nevada Christian School on Sixth Street
Summary
A parent told the council Sixth Street near Nevada Christian School lacks signage or markings to warn drivers of student crossings and asked for a crosswalk, sign or flashing light to improve safety during school hours. Council received the comment and staff acknowledged the concern; council did not vote on a traffic measure at the meeting.
During the public forum, Michelle Hess, a new resident who said her children attend Nevada Christian School, told council that Sixth Street near the school can be busy at drop‑off and pick‑up times and currently lacks signage or a marked crosswalk. Hess said she sometimes acts as an informal crossing guard for her children and described the crossing as "kinda scary," asking the council to consider installing a crosswalk, a school warning sign or a flashing light to mark the presence of children during weekday school hours.
"I would really like a crosswalk, a sign, a flashing light, something that announces that children cross here at, like, 8 in the morning," Hess said. She added that her children made signs reading pleas such as "please don't hit me," which she offered to share with council as evidence of concern.
Council acknowledged the comment and invited staff follow‑up; no specific traffic or signage action was taken at the meeting. Staff or public works will need to evaluate traffic speed, sightlines and standard engineering warrants before any installation.
