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Resident urges council action on traffic and safety at Knox Gifted Academy

Chandler City Council · January 9, 2026

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Summary

A Chandler resident told the council there is no school‑zone signage or crossing guard at Knox Gifted Academy and described illegal U‑turns and limited enforcement; staff said police and district coordination will be pursued.

Megan Richardson, a Chandler resident, used an unscheduled public appearance on Jan. 8 to urge the City Council to address traffic and pedestrian‑safety issues around Knox Gifted Academy at Hartford and Orchid Lane.

"There's no school, zone signage in the neighborhood. There's no school crossing guard, and it seems like there's no plan to have one," Richardson said, describing illegal U‑turns, unsafe driving and limited police presence in the area.

Acting city manager Tad and staff acknowledged the concerns and said the Chandler Police Department has programs to monitor school areas and can implement calming measures or targeted enforcement. Tad suggested coordinating with the Chandler Unified School District to confirm the school's safety plans and then work with law enforcement on appropriate calming or enforcement actions.

The mayor said staff would follow up and asked staff to contact police and the district. Richardson thanked the council for taking the matter up and the mayor closed the public-appearance segment.