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Council directs staff and legal review of traffic near East Elementary to improve student safety
Summary
After a presentation on hazardous traffic routes near East Elementary, the council voted unanimously to have city staff and legal counsel review state regulations and meet with school staff to determine options to protect children.
David Taylor told the council there are safety concerns with traffic patterns near East Elementary that make it difficult for children to arrive and depart safely; he urged the council to consider options to reduce risk. Council members asked staff to coordinate with school personnel and the city's legal counsel to ensure proposed changes comply with state regulations.
Council voted unanimously to direct staff and legal review and to meet with school staff to identify potential remedies. No specific traffic engineering solution or timeline was decided at the meeting; staff and legal review with the school will determine next steps.
