Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks Near Schools
Summary
The city honored its local school crossing guards as Extra Mile Heroes, highlighting their commitment to keeping children safe on their way to school.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff time and potential engineering study or median installation costs.
Local students and families who rely on safe pedestrian crossings daily.
School parents and families experiencing longer delays or stricter access controls.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The city honored its local school crossing guards as Extra Mile Heroes, highlighting their commitment to keeping children safe on their way to school.
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
Residents and students voiced serious safety concerns regarding children walking and biking to American Preparatory Academy along Lone Peak Parkway, citing recent lane expansions and lack of proper crosswalk signs or signals.
Planning Commission - May 14, 2026
Neighbors raised concerns about traffic safety at the intersection of 300 East and Willow Springs Lane, and parking management for the new surf park.
Draper police ramp up enforcement on 12300 South after eight injury crashes in one week
Draper police ramp up enforcement on 12300 South after eight injury crashes in one week kjzz.com
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
Traffic around American Preparatory Academy and Channing Hall continues to cause severe neighborhood backups and safety concerns during drop-off and pick-up times.
Draper police searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Draper police searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run KSLTV.com
Planning Commission - Oct 9, 2025
Residents are concerned about how new high-density housing will affect traffic on 11900 South and 700 East. The city is working with developers to find safe access points.
Planning Commission - May 22, 2025
Residents are worried that adding 500+ homes will make local traffic unbearable, especially since the developer hasn't finished a traffic study yet.
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