As a follow-up to their December 2nd meeting where Councilmember Kate Ann Scholz demanded that additional measures be taken to ensure pedestrian safety near John Green Elementary school, the Dublin City Council met tonight and unanimously approved these additional safety measures:
- Install two “School Crossing Ahead” signs and lateral markings in the crosswalks at the intersection of Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive.
- Paint “Stop” lines in front of the crosswalks at Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive to further assist drivers in remembering to stop.
- Install “Yield to Pedestrians” signage and two “Stop Ahead” advance warning signs.
The total cost of these safety improvements is $4,500 and will be paid for from the Dublin gas tax fund.
Councilmember Kasie Hildenbrand pushed strongly for the addition of a crossing guard at the intersection of North Dublin Ranch Drive and Oak Bluff Lane based on the observation that many drivers ignore the existing Stop signs. However, the rest of the Council agreed with the Staff report and noted that an additional crossing guard wouldn’t be necessary at this time.
While the addition of speed bumps was not part of tonight’s formal discussion, the Dublin City Council directed City Staff to evaluate the potential for adding speed bumps in various neighborhoods throughout Dublin (including the area near John Green Elementary).
Please check out this YouTube video of Dublin Ranch’s Mary Morehead asking the Dublin City Council to take action to improve pedestrian safety near John Green Elementary after an 11-year old boy was struck by a car.
