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Crossing guard warns Pleasant Grove Council of repeated near‑misses and calls for crosswalk education
Summary
A long‑time crossing guard told the Pleasant Grove City Council about multiple recent collisions and near misses involving schoolchildren and urged more public education and possible infrastructure changes. Staff said they will coordinate with schools and review Safe Routes to School plans.
Danielle Gerth, who said she has been a crossing guard in Pleasant Grove for eight years, told the City Council she has observed multiple recent collisions and near‑misses involving children and argued that drivers and parents lack clear understanding of crosswalk types. "There is a lack of education on what the different crosswalks mean," Gerth told the Council during the open session.
Gerth described incidents in which children were struck or seriously injured earlier in the school year and urged the City to consider better educational outreach and targeted safety changes, including reviewing the light at 1800 North and 100 East where she said one zebra crosswalk exists but two are needed. City Administrator Scott Darrington said staff will meet with each school to review their Safe Routes to School Plan so the City’s messaging aligns with school communications. "We would like the City to meet with each school to go over their Safe Routes to School Plan and ensure that Pleasant Grove is aligned," Darrington said.
Council members generally supported more education and signaled interest in pairing outreach with enforcement. Council Member Steve Rogers said the approach should start with teaching and warning but include enforcement as needed. The City will consider Safe Routes coordination and follow up during budget and planning discussions scheduled for upcoming meetings.
