An unnamed city official announced the activation of a new traffic signal in the Western Enclave neighborhood of Phoenix, saying the device is intended to make streets safer for schoolchildren, families and other pedestrians. "What we do every day is for our children," the speaker said, citing personal stakes and neighborhood safety as the driving rationale.

The official placed the installation in the context of the city's Vision Zero program, which the speaker described as based on the premise that traffic-related deaths and serious injuries are preventable. The speaker said the signal represents a milestone for the city, stating it "marks the 1230 third signalized intersection in the city of Phoenix." The official also cited recent work, saying "last year, nearly 4 40 traffic safety projects were completed" and listing new traffic signals, 10 new HAWK signals and six light-rail signal rebuilds.

The speaker said the city is designing a revisioning of Indian School Road between 91st Avenue and 39th Avenue as part of "a more than $24,000,000 grant," which the speaker described as the third-largest in the nation. According to the speaker, the planned investments for Indian School Road are intended to reduce fatal and serious-injury collisions and to make driving, walking, rolling and bicycling on that corridor safer.

Lorena, a representative of the Western Enclave block watch, addressed the gathering to thank elected officials and neighborhood partners. She praised "councilwoman Betty Guardado" for her role in securing the signal, saying Guardado's "unwavering commitment and advocacy" helped move the project from proposal to installation. Lorena said the light will "increase our community safety and ease of access," and thanked the councilwoman and city staff on behalf of the neighborhood.

The city speaker also thanked neighborhood associations and block watches for their advocacy and singled out a streets department director named Brianna for her work on the project. Officials said they will continue design work on related corridors and other safety projects; the meeting included no recorded votes or formal actions on the item.

The new signal and the Indian School Road redesign were presented as part of broader, ongoing safety investments under the city's Vision Zero initiatives, with officials and local residents calling the additions a tangible step toward reducing collisions in the West Side neighborhood.