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Preliminary SHAC survey finds many parents and crossing guards view electric scooters as unsafe for children
Summary
A preliminary SHAC survey of crossing guards, parents and staff (N=42) found about 76% reported seeing electric micromobility devices daily, 71% consider them unsafe for children, and 52% support banning them from campuses; full results due March 20.
The CONROE ISD physical safety subcommittee reported preliminary findings from a survey of crossing guards, parents and principals that show concern about electric micromobility devices near schools.
Taylor Bart and Dr. Mickey Taylor described the adapted survey instrument (N=42 responses as of noon the meeting day) with representation from five feeder zones. Preliminary results: roughly 76% of respondents reported seeing electric micromobility devices (electric scooters and small motorcycles) in the community daily; 71% said they believe those devices are unsafe for children; and 52% said they would support a campus ban on such devices. About 69% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that children can comfortably walk or bike to school overall.
Subcommittee members emphasized the qualitative responses identifying specific hazardous intersections and crosswalks; they said the data will be used to inform crossing-guard staffing and possible outreach to CISD police and local law enforcement. The subcommittee expects a larger data set and full analysis by March 20 and will present recommendations at the next SHAC meeting.
No vote was taken on policy at the meeting; the survey results will inform possible future recommendations to the board or campus safety changes.
