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Traffic study finds human behavior and crossing-guard inefficiencies behind Milpitas High congestion
Summary
A recent traffic study along Escuela Parkway and Washington Street concluded human behavior and crossing-guard inconsistencies, not street geometry alone, are the main causes of peak congestion; staff recommended near-term outreach, crossing-guard training and minor circulation changes before larger infrastructure options.
Staff summarized a consultant's traffic study for the Escuela Parkway corridor that focused on congestion around Milpitas High and adjacent schools. The consultant identified human factors—6inconsistent crossing-guard operations and parents using non-designated drop-off areas—as primary contributors to the morning and afternoon backups, rather than an…
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