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Greenfield Youth Council urges city to adopt AB 382 measures and boost pedestrian safety
Summary
Greenfield Youth Council presented survey results and urged the city to implement pedestrian-safety outreach, replace about 18 school‑zone signs under AB 382 (estimated $3,000 in materials), and partner with schools and public works on awareness and signage.
Members of the Greenfield Youth Council presented results from a 102‑response survey that, they said, shows gaps in pedestrian safety among Greenfield High School students and urges the city to act on school‑zone protections.
Giselle Ybarra, a youth commissioner, told the council the group found high rates of risk behaviors: “52 students admitted to using their phones while walking,” and 46 out of 100 students said they had come close to being hit by a vehicle. The council recommended social‑media awareness, more signs and guest speakers in schools to improve pedestrian safety.
The youth council highlighted AB 382, which reduces school‑zone speed limits to 20 miles per hour and allows local authorities to adopt the lower limit starting Jan. 1, 2026. Rosalinda Hernandez said the council counted 18 existing 25‑mph signs that would need replacement and offered a rough materials estimate of about $3,000 (the council noted that estimate does not include labor).
“We would love the opportunity to work with the city council and staff to make this a reality,” Francisco Acosta, a youth council ambassador, said, outlining next steps: continued awareness videos, a presentation to the school board and outreach to neighboring youth councils.
Council members praised the youth council’s outreach and results. One councilmember noted the youth council’s social posts and videos had more than 55,000 views, evidence the messages are reaching broader audiences.
The youth council asked staff to study sign replacement logistics and costs and to collaborate on public‑education plans. The presentation concluded with the council inviting questions and offering to return with implementation details.
The council did not take immediate policy action on AB 382 during the meeting; the youth council requested follow‑up coordination with city staff and the school board.
