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Residents urge Highland City to fix dangerous Canal Boulevard crossing at 6180 West
Summary
Residents told the council the Canal Boulevard crossing at 6180 West is unsafe for children and pedestrians, citing near-misses, high speeds, poor sight lines and a 2023 traffic study that recommended physical calming measures; council said the issue will be discussed in upcoming East–West connector meetings and staff follow-ups.
Dozens of Highland residents pressed the City Council on March 3 to make pedestrian safety upgrades at the Canal Boulevard intersection near 6180 West, saying the crossing is hazardous for children and other walkers.
“Cars were coming past me as I was in the middle of the road with my three little children,” Taylor Cutler said. “Neither of those cars stopped.” Alexandra (last name not given) told the council she had circulated a portion of the 2023 Canal Boulevard traffic study and…
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