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Parents, planning chair press Pleasant Grove for traffic fixes after child struck near Lincoln Academy
Summary
Residents raised student safety and traffic congestion at Lincoln Academy; city staff will meet with the school and consider staggered schedules, overflow parking partnerships, and traffic-control changes after a child was struck by a vehicle.
During the open session on Oct. 7, residents urged the Pleasant Grove City Council to act on student safety and peak traffic congestion near Lincoln Academy. Kristine Anderson, who identified herself as American Fork Planning Commission Chair, presented immediate and medium-term ideas including staggered start/end times, partnerships with nearby churches for overflow parking and shuttles, and a neighborhood-focused carpool program to reduce vehicle trips.
Curtis Neilson, who told the council his neighbor was the child struck by a vehicle, asked staff to observe peak hours at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and suggested crosswalks or four-way stops at key intersections. City Administrator Scott Darrington said he would meet with Lincoln Academy the next day with Police Chief Keldon Brown and Public Works Director Neal Winterton, and urged community members to share suggestions with staff. Mayor Guy Fugal and council members emphasized public safety and asked staff to report back after the meeting.
Council members discussed the limits of city authority over school scheduling but agreed the city could assist with traffic mitigation and safety measures. Administrator Darrington said staff would pursue practical, low-cost options first and consider a traffic study if needed.
