Traffic and Access Concerns
Summary
The East District authorized a traffic study to examine speed, volume, and safety needs around Spring Creek Elementary School, where heavy traffic and new residential development create hazardous conditions for walking students.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through existing municipal traffic study allocations at no direct cost to the neighborhood.
School children, parents, and neighborhood residents walking along Nevada Avenue and surrounding streets.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Neighborhood Districts - Apr 29, 2026
The East District authorized a traffic study to examine speed, volume, and safety needs around Spring Creek Elementary School, where heavy traffic and new residential development create hazardous conditions for walking students.
Landmarks Commission (Work) - Mar 18, 2026
The city is adding a new signal at 700 East and 800 North and upgrading the 500 North/University Avenue intersection to include protected left turns and better pedestrian signals.
Landmarks Commission - Jan 21, 2026
Neighbors are worried that new retail and storage developments will increase traffic congestion and make it harder to get in and out of local drive-thrus.
Provo Police conduct pedestrian crosswalk safety operation
Provo Police conduct pedestrian crosswalk safety operation ABC4 Utah
Neighborhood Districts - Jun 4, 2025
Residents are struggling with long-term driveway closures and safety issues for kids walking to school due to the 820 North construction project.
Neighborhood Districts - Mar 19, 2025
Residents are worried about speeding and pedestrian safety near schools. The board is working to get more traffic studies done to address these risks.
Neighborhood Districts - Feb 19, 2025
Residents are worried about parking overflow into neighborhoods during tournaments. The city is introducing license plate readers to manage the lot more efficiently.
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