People are blowing through stop signs in Cottonwood Heights, and even city trucks are doing it. It’s a major safety hazard that has residents calling for better enforcement before someone gets hurt.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The cost of these improvements will depend on future budget allocations and potential state grant funding.
Local residents, students walking to school, and cyclists using the corridor.
Patrons of local businesses and drivers who face potential collision risks.
Residents are worried about speeding and the lack of safe places to cross Creek Road. The city is looking at adding crosswalks and better lighting to make it safer for everyone.
Cottonwood Heights, Sandy study pedestrian safety improvements along Creek Road KUTV
The city is working on a trail project to make it safer for students to walk and bike to Brighton High School. The main goal is to separate pedestrians from cars and improve traffic flow during school hours.
The city is looking to use federal grant money to create a master plan for safety, which would help them fix the most dangerous roads first instead of just reacting to complaints.
There are concerns about the safety of crosswalks on Creek Road. The city is partnering with Sandy to study how to make them safer.
A resident reported that cars are frequently blocking bike lanes and wants the city to enforce state laws.
He put up a camera at this Utah intersection that even a garbage truck rolled through FOX 13 News Utah
Utah cities grapple with e-bike and e-scooter safety concerns KUTV
A resident requested better lighting on major roads like Wasatch Boulevard to prevent accidents and keep pedestrians safe at night.
Residents are worried that adding hundreds of new units will make the already dangerous Wasatch Boulevard intersection even worse, especially during ski season.
A resident reported dangerous conditions for pedestrians crossing Fort Union Boulevard near The Gear Room, citing poor visibility and high traffic speeds.
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