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Council discusses K Street pedestrian accident, crossing-guard placement and school gate policy
Summary
After a recent accident involving schoolchildren on K Street, council members and the police chief discussed temporary Jersey barriers, crossing-guard placement and whether the school board or borough should control a side gate; the council asked the police chief to appear at the next meeting.
A councilmember summarized police statistics and described a recent accident on K Street involving schoolchildren; the police chief recommended trialing Jersey barriers during school arrival and dismissal hours to limit through-traffic.
Council and staff discussed whether the side gate at the school is under school-board control; one councillor said the gate schedule appeared to be a school decision and encouraged residents to raise the issue at school-board meetings. Several council members emphasized balancing safety without creating unintended traffic shifts to neighboring streets.
Bob Scott, who identified himself as a substitute crossing guard, urged enforcement and messaging to parents who park and cross away from guarded locations. The council invited the police chief to the next meeting to review options and enforcement strategies; no ordinance or binding action was adopted at the meeting.
