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Students and parents press Redondo Beach council for crossing guard at Ford and Aviation; council agrees to pilot relocation
Summary
After dozens of Jefferson Elementary students and parents urged action, Redondo Beach council authorized staff to pilot moving an existing crossing guard to the Ford/Aviation intersection with community notice and follow‑up analysis during the budget cycle.
Dozens of Jefferson Elementary students, parents and neighbors pressed the Redondo Beach City Council on March 31 for a crossing guard at the Ford and Aviation intersection, saying the spot is dangerous and slows children’ s trips to school.
"We need a crossing guard now for the rest of the school year," said Otis, a fourth grader who presented signatures collected from 133 classmates and 107 community supporters. "We still have 54 more school days and we don't want to wait."
The council took the comments during a lengthy public‑comment period that council members moved earlier in the evening to accommodate families with young children. After hearing more than two hours of testimony from students and parents describing close calls, heavy traffic…
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