Summary
Residents expressed alarm over near-miss vehicle accidents involving children walking across Wasatch Drive to Whitesides Elementary. The mayor also requested staff review congestion and safety issues near Central Davis Junior High.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential cost for hiring additional crossing guards if approved by the city.
Local school children and parents walking to Whitesides Elementary and Central Davis Junior High.
Drivers experiencing stricter traffic enforcement or delays if safety measures are added.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Sep 3, 2026
Residents expressed alarm over near-miss vehicle accidents involving children walking across Wasatch Drive to Whitesides Elementary. The mayor also requested staff review congestion and safety issues near Central Davis Junior High.
City Council - Oct 16, 2025
Residents are worried about speeding on Oak Lane, which they say is dangerous for children and local wildlife. They've asked the city to use a speed-monitoring trailer to help slow down drivers.
City Council - Aug 21, 2025
A resident asked the city to create clear rules for golf cart use on public streets to improve safety and consistency.
City Council - Jun 5, 2025
A resident expressed ongoing concerns about a blind, dangerous intersection at 2125 East and Gordon Avenue, requesting a roundabout.
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