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Parents press Waldwick for faster action on Crescent Elementary crossing; mayor’s office outlines near-term measures
Summary
A parent told council the Crescent Elementary crossing is dangerous and urged immediate fixes; administrators said crosswalk footings are installed and announced planned LED signage, painted buffer zones and possible rumble strips, while noting county coordination and police-resource limits.
A parent told the council March 17 she fears an accident at the Crescent Elementary crossing and urged quicker action. The administration responded that footing for the borough’s Boinking crosswalks are installed and that the physical crosswalk units will be installed in the coming weeks.
Officials said they will add LED signage, paint buffer zones (yellow curb/pavement treatments) and evaluate raised or painted rumble strips to slow approaching vehicles; some measures require county approval because the crossing is on a county road. The safety committee and police are coordinating additional targeted enforcement during drop-off and pick-up, though councilors cautioned that routine stationing of an officer at every school is difficult due to limited police resources.
Council also discussed non-enforcement approaches, including staggering school release times and painting additional signage to encourage drivers to yield. Administration pledged continued outreach with the Board of Education and to report back with further short-term measures.
Next steps: installation of Boinking crosswalks within weeks, additional signage and painted buffers to follow; county coordination and continued police enforcement during peak times.
