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Students ask council for sidewalks, barriers on 900 South; school honored with 'Give Me Liberty' awards
Summary
Students from 3 Falls Elementary urged the council to make 900 South safer for walkers and bikers — proposing sidewalks, concrete separation strips, rubber speed bumps, signage and painted walkways — and the council recognized multiple students with 'Give Me Liberty' awards and an essay honor.
Students from 3 Falls Elementary, joined by Principal Jennifer Eggleston, told the council they are concerned about pedestrian safety on 900 South and asked the city to provide physical protections for students who walk to school.
A student presenter described the road as narrow and without a physical barrier separating walkers from traffic, raising the risk that a vehicle could swerve into the walking area. Proposed solutions included building a sidewalk, constructing a raised concrete strip to separate the road from the walking area, installing rubber speed bumps, placing signs (one at each end and a midpoint) to warn drivers, painting clear pedestrian walk lines, and considering a one-way conversion for the road or rubber boulevards as suggested by a city staff contact (Mr. LeBaron).
Principal Jennifer Eggleston said the school previously raised the concern and thanked staff for measures already taken (a rock-seal project and painted walking line). She also introduced student council members who participated in the safe-routes committee and presented 'Give Me Liberty' awards: students received bronze, silver and gold recognitions and Mia Ballard read the regional-winning essay on civic character and liberty.
Council members thanked the students and invited them to stay involved; staff and the council noted the city will consider the proposals through its normal review and project processes.
