Resident urges Pittsburg to consider what can be done after dark to keep pedestrians safe, especially at schools.
in a crosswalk near her school, city staff assured residents and council members that some additional safety measures — including a push-button-activated crosswalk light to alert drivers about pedestrians — would soon be operable there. Features such as raised crosswalks, rapid flashing beacons, signage and other safety measures could be considered in other high-traffic areas.
Since the accidents, city staff has reviewed traffic safety measures and standards at Stoneman Avenue and other areas citywide as well as looked at what could be implemented around schools and other high-traffic intersections in the city. Albanese explained that police address traffic and school safety through “the three E’s”: engineering, education and enforcement. He said police traffic specialists go to schools at the beginning of each school year to observe and address any traffic pedestrian safety concerns and work with administrators to make sure traffic is flowly safely and later monitor sites to see if adjustments need to be made.
“We survey all of our schools regularly to ensure they have the latest signs and that they’re in good condition,” Samuelson said. Evans added that Pittsburg Unified also employs crossing guards at 34 locations for 13 schools, while Mt. Diablo Unified School District also has one school and crossing guard in Pittsburg.
“The major intersections all have crosswalk or pedestrian features to allow our pedestrians to safely cross the roadways,” Albanese said, adding he would look to see if any additional safety improvements could be added. Councilman Jelani Killings also suggested staff “move with a sense of urgency” and also continue to look at what can be done citywide.
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