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Board discusses student crossing at US 40, considers temporary pickup north of 40
Summary
Following a parent report of an intersection crash, the board discussed a proposal to add a temporary central pickup north of US 40 at Morton; members cited driver shortages and unknown ridership and asked for more data and law enforcement input before any change.
A parent-raised safety concern about the US 40 and Morton intersection prompted the board to review a staff proposal to add a bus stop north of US 40. District staff summarized the parent's request and presented an option for a temporary central pickup north of 40; board members discussed operational impacts including driver availability, unknown numbers of students who would use the stop, and the risk of establishing a permanent change before interstate construction finishes.
Staff remarked that recent traffic adjustments at that intersection may change conditions and suggested monitoring over the summer and consulting local law enforcement for safety input. Board members asked staff to collect ridership estimates and principal feedback and to propose a time-limited pilot with a clear end date if implemented.
