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Commissioners press for safer crosswalks after child struck on Crowfield Boulevard
Summary
Following several development items, commissioners raised a recent incident in which a young pedestrian was struck on Crowfield Boulevard and urged cross‑agency action on lighting, crossings and complete‑streets measures for Myers Road and other high‑risk corridors.
A closing discussion at the Goose Creek Planning Commission turned to pedestrian safety after a commissioner raised a recent incident in which a young pedestrian was struck on Crowfield Boulevard.
One commissioner said the incident was “pretty messed up” and described the crash as avoidable; another said Goose Creek has “a shockingly high number of pedestrian deaths,” urging a concerted effort by the city and partners to address unprotected crosswalks. The commission also referenced a proposed northern shared‑use path and asked staff and developers to prioritize well‑lit, well‑located crossings rather than relying on simple paint markings.
Commissioners asked staff to pursue complete‑streets measures, anti‑silhouetting lighting at crosswalks, and stronger coordination with the South Carolina Department of Transportation for protective elements such as raised crosswalks or median islands when appropriate. The developer for Myers Landing said the team will “apply for whatever measures those are” and work with DOT and traffic engineers on recommended locations.
No new policy or funding decision was made during the meeting; commissioners asked staff to continue pursuing safety analysis and to flag dangerous locations for prioritized improvements.
