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Police present pedestrian-safety review near Greenacres Elementary; council to consider upgrades in budget
Summary
Police presented a resident complaint about pedestrian safety on 1700 North near Greenacres Elementary and shared data showing one traffic accident (2020–2025) and no pedestrian crashes. The department proposed several mitigation options with approximate costs and asked the council to consider funding during the budget process.
North Ogden Police Chief Einan presented a staff review of pedestrian-safety concerns on 1700 North near Greenacres Elementary School and outlined short- and longer-term options for improving safety.
A resident complaint referenced visibility and vehicle speeds near the school (approximate locations at 600 East and 700 East). Chief Einan said police data from 2020–2025 for 1700 North (Washington to Fruitland Drive) showed one traffic accident (at 600 East & 1700 North) and zero recorded auto‑pedestrian accidents in that five‑year span; the department recorded eight traffic stops and issued six citations (two for speeding). Staff deployed a speed trailer and provided a short sample showing a maximum of 40 mph and an average speed of 27 mph in a recent check.
To mitigate safety concerns, staff proposed options and provided approximate costs (staff emphasized estimates): adding an additional crossing guard for the 600 East crossing (approximately $25 per hour); installing pedestrian‑activated crosswalk lights (roughly $7,500 each); installing flashing crossing lights (about $3,000 each); and placing radar speed signs (about $2,500 each). Chief Einan said the total estimated cost to implement lights and radar signs at both intersections would be roughly $26,000 if all recommended hardware were installed. He noted staff had already replaced high‑visibility crossing flags, installed a crossing guard at 1700 North and 700 East for school hours and increased enforcement in the corridor.
Council members said they supported continued consideration of sidewalk and crossing improvements and suggested evaluating options during the next budget cycle. No immediate capital action was taken; staff will add the item to the city's project tracking for further review during budget deliberations.
