School Zone Traffic Safety
Summary
Traffic congestion and safety near Fiddlers Canyon Elementary and Cedar Middle School are major concerns. The council is working with the school district to find better ways to manage parent drop-off and pick-up lines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs for potential traffic control devices or staffing are unknown.
Students and parents commuting to school.
Students walking to school without adequate protection.
Mentions & discussions (10)
One person dead after school bus-motorcycle collision in Cedar City
One person dead after school bus-motorcycle collision in Cedar City Gephardt Daily
City Council Action Meeting — 2026-08-26
Parents are calling for better safety measures, like crossing guards or lights, near Canyon View schools after a student was hit.
School starts this week in Southern Utah. Here's how to keep kids safe
<p>As more than 650,000 students across Utah begin returning to the classroom – Iron County on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Washington County on Thursday, Aug. 13 – the American Red Cross of Utah is reminding families that back-to-school safety starts before the first bell rings.</p>
School starts this week in Southern Utah. Here's how to keep kids safe
<p>As more than 650,000 students across Utah begin returning to the classroom – Iron County on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Washington County on Thursday, Aug. 13 – the American Red Cross of Utah is reminding families that back-to-school safety starts before the first bell rings.</p>
Bus stops, e-bikes and distracted drivers: Back-to-school safety tips Southern Utah parents should know
<p>(Sponsored) Washington County students return to class Thursday, Aug. 13, and back-to-school brings a dramatic shift to roads. Morning commutes become more hectic as crosswalks fill with students, pickup lines stretch through neighborhoods and kids walk, bike or ride scooters alongside vehicle traffic. For drivers, parents and students alike, even a few extra seconds of awareness can make a difference.</p>
2 Cedar City traffic signal projects stalled due to materials delay
Two traffic signal projects remain incomplete as Cedar City awaits the materials necessary to finish them and the start of the new school year nears.On Wednesday, City Engineer Kent Fugal said both projects —...
Cedar City Council — January 7, 2026
Traffic congestion and safety near Fiddlers Canyon Elementary and Cedar Middle School are major concerns. The council is working with the school district to find better ways to manage parent drop-off and pick-up lines.
Planning Commission — September 16, 2025
Residents are concerned about dangerous traffic conditions on Main Street, specifically at 860 West, and are requesting a traffic signal to prevent head-on collisions.
City Council Meeting - . — April 16, 2025
A study shows that students and residents feel unsafe walking or biking near campus due to high traffic and poor infrastructure. The city is looking at ways to improve crosswalks and traffic flow.
City Council — March 12, 2025
Traffic stacking at the elementary school is causing issues for neighbors. The police are working on a plan, possibly including one-way traffic during school hours.
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