Another pedestrian was critically injured in Midvale this morning, highlighting the urgent need for better crosswalks and street safety. It’s a wake-up call that our local roads need serious upgrades to keep people from getting hurt.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential need for future traffic mitigation measures like speed bumps.
Future residents of the new housing developments.
Existing neighborhood residents concerned about safety and congestion.
Residents are worried that new high-density housing will increase traffic on streets that already lack sidewalks, putting children at risk.
Fatal crash in Midvale leaves Interstate 15 closed KSL TV 5
Man killed in SB I-15 collision in Midvale Gephardt Daily
Residents are concerned about traffic, parking, and safety hazards caused by a business on a private street near State Street. The city noted that because the road is private, their enforcement options are limited.
One person in critical condition after being hit by car in Midvale FOX 13 News Utah
Pedestrian hit and in critical condition after early‑morning Midvale crash KSL NewsRadio
Midvale woman charged with striking pedestrian while allegedly drunk driving ABC4 Utah
Pedestrian hit, killed by car in Midvale, 2 drivers in critical condition KSL NewsRadio
Pedestrian killed, 2 drivers in critical condition after Midvale accident FOX 13 News Utah
Residents are worried that new high-density developments are creating dangerous traffic conditions on narrow streets like Acoma Road. They are calling for traffic-calming devices to manage speed and congestion.
Motorcyclist dies in high-speed collision at Midvale intersection KUTV
Residents are concerned about speeding cars on Main Street. The city plans to add bulb-outs and raised crosswalks to make the area safer for pedestrians.
Residents are worried that new high-density housing will overwhelm local streets, specifically citing the lack of turn signals and increased traffic on residential roads.
Residents are worried that the new townhome development will worsen existing traffic congestion and parking shortages on 300 East and Acoma Road.
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