Auburn residents can share their thoughts this week on proposed changes to the intersection of Mary Street and Metcalf Drive.
In an effort to make the area safer for pedestrians at Seward Elementary, City Council is proposing changes to the intersection by the school that include aligning the student drop-off exit with Mary Street, creating a four-way stop at said intersection, limiting on-street parking between 7:00-9:00a and 2:00-4:00p, and replacing the crosswalk on Metcalf Drive between Mary Street and Kearny Ave with crosswalks at the intersection.
At last Thursday’s City Council meeting, Assistant Civil Engineer Scott McIntyre and Police Sergeant Greg Gilfus gave an in-depth presentation on the proposed changes.
Last year, a child was struck by a car while crossing the street at the crosswalk which began discussions on how to improve safety for those going to and from the school
The proposed changes to the city’s traffic laws would work in conjunction with Capital Improvement Project work taking place at the school which includes adding a new parking lot between the Pop Warner football field and the west side of the school with a loop allowing parents to drop off their children. The loop’s exit would align with Mary Street.
A public hearing on the matter will be held this Thursday at 5:00p as part of the regular city council meeting.
A council resolution is needed to change the intersection to a four-way stop and to add no parking signs on Metcalf Drive. Council is expected to vote on the proposed changes at its August 22 meeting.
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