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School‑bus driver asks Connellsville to stripe Falcon Drive for pedestrian safety
Summary
A Connellsville resident and school‑bus driver urged the council to add white edge lines on Falcon Drive near the school to improve visibility for pedestrians and students; council asked staff to coordinate with Connellsville Township and public works to determine jurisdiction and feasibility.
A Connellsville resident who identified himself as a school‑bus driver (Annis) asked the council at the April 21 meeting to install white edge lines on Falcon Drive at the stretch by the school. He said in rainy conditions drivers struggle to distinguish the roadway from grass and there are students who walk along that stretch, increasing the safety risk.
Council members and staff discussed jurisdictional questions — parts of Falcon Drive may lie in Connellsville Township — and agreed to consult the public‑works foreman and township officials before committing to striping. The solicitor noted the city enforces speed and accident reporting on some segments of Falcon Drive, but staff said the districting of pavement and maintenance varies by block. Council instructed staff to review jurisdiction and potential engineering requirements for line painting and to report back.
