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Council to seek safer crosswalk at Circle K after resident says her daughter was hit
Summary
Residents told the Huachuca City Council that a crosswalk by the Circle K is unsafe and not visible to motorists; the mayor said ADOT will remove the existing crosswalk and install a HAWK overhead red-light signal at Clark and 90.
Residents told the Huachuca City Town Council on Jan. 22 that a crosswalk by the Circle K on Clark and 90 is a safety hazard and that drivers frequently do not see its signals.
At the public comment period Lonnie Brock said the lights at the crosswalk “are not visible” and urged a safer installation. Resident Tami Ackerson told the council her daughter was hit while using the crosswalk properly and asked the council to take action to prevent future injuries. Their remarks were made under the open call to the public (A.R.S. 38-431.01).
Mayor Johann R. Wallace later reported that, following a meeting with the Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT will remove the current crosswalk and install a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalk) overhead red-light signal at Clark and 90. Councilmembers did not record a formal vote on this item during the meeting; the mayor’s report was recorded as part of council members’ reports of current events.
The council did not adopt an ordinance or direct staff to implement changes at the meeting; the minutes indicate the mayor will follow up with ADOT and the town will coordinate next steps. Residents seeking further information were directed to contact Town Manager Suzanne Harvey or the Town Clerk’s Office.
