Walk Audit Identifies Potential Perils to Pedestrians at BG Crosswalks – BG Independent News

Walk audit identifies potential perils to pedestrians at BG crosswalks – BG Independent News

By JAN McLAUGHLIN BG Independent News An audit of more than 30 intersections in Bowling Green has recorded risks to pedestrian traffic in the city.  Over the last couple weeks, 22 volunteers observed impediments to traversing Bowling Green on foot. They recorded motorists failing to stop for pedestrians, crosswalk signs that gave walkers too little time to cross, or those that made walkers wait too long to cross.  The walk audit was conducted by

City discusses additional crossing guards for student, pedestrian safety - Glen Rose Reporter

GLEN ROSE — During a June meeting, the Glen Rose City Council discussed the viability and necessity of adding crossing guards at intersections near Glen Rose ISD campuses in response to increased foot traffic from new sidewalks connecting schools and neighborhoods ahead of the school year. Mayor Joe Boles led the discussion, with input from Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Mann and council members.