The city and school district have officially approved the plan for a safe crossing at 74th Street. It is a relief to know that our children will soon have a secure path to school. I am grateful for the collective persistence that moved this project forward, and I look forward …
March 3, 2018
Final supporters
Currently there is no safe crossing from Ogles to Emge School across 74th Street. Ogles Watch Neighborhood Association and local residents have been pursing a issue for this over the last 2 years. Throughout the years traffic has increased on 74th Street and without sidewalks or crossing guards its a danger for children (or anyone) crossing from the neighborhood to the school.
The area in concern encompasses multiple government jurisdictions increasing the difficultly of pursing the matter. However, OWNA, lead by Cindy Bingham, is dedicated to adding a safe crossing for the students.
On Monday February 12, at 1p a meeting is being held at the District 175 Office (in Emge) and county, city and school officials have all be invited and will be there. Your support is needed too. And here is what we need from you:
1. Sign this petition to voice your support, share it if you wish too.
2. Attend the meeting and future meetings if possible.
3. If you can't attend but would like to assist with this project contact Cindy at (618) 541-0560 or [email protected]
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2018
42 Comments
A safe crossing area is important both for our students at EMGE and for residents in the area walking to and from the bus stops on Westchester.
I have always said that this is a really dangerous spot for the kids to cross- I don’t even allow my kids to walk to school (only 2 blocks away)- because it way to dangerous in the morning and also at 2:45pm!! Thanks for doing this
Very much needed! Would hate for a child to get hit/killed by speeding drivers who don't pay attention to speed limit signs. They think 74th street is a major highway. Have been at the stoplight on 74th several times & saw cars run a red light.
I think it’s great if kids want to walk to school. It’s great exercise and it’s better for the environment than taking a car. But if they are going to walk across that street there needs to be a crosswalk for them.
I do not have children. I am a firefighter. One response to a student hit and run was one too many. More young, elderly, medicated & drugged, and texting drivers than ever.
Please create this crosswalk for the utmost safety of students & other pedestrians. Distracted driving has become more of an issue & it is a problem we cannot afford to occur by potentially harming students. Thank you!
Please , for the children
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The city and school district have officially approved the plan for a safe crossing at 74th Street. It is a relief to know that our children will soon have a secure path to school. I am grateful for the collective persistence that moved this project forward, and I look forward …
March 3, 2018
Final supporters
Currently there is no safe crossing from Ogles to Emge School across 74th Street. Ogles Watch Neighborhood Association and local residents have been pursing a issue for this over the last 2 years. Throughout the years traffic has increased on 74th Street and without sidewalks or crossing guards its a danger for children (or anyone) crossing from the neighborhood to the school.
The area in concern encompasses multiple government jurisdictions increasing the difficultly of pursing the matter. However, OWNA, lead by Cindy Bingham, is dedicated to adding a safe crossing for the students.
On Monday February 12, at 1p a meeting is being held at the District 175 Office (in Emge) and county, city and school officials have all be invited and will be there. Your support is needed too. And here is what we need from you:
1. Sign this petition to voice your support, share it if you wish too.
2. Attend the meeting and future meetings if possible.
3. If you can't attend but would like to assist with this project contact Cindy at (618) 541-0560 or [email protected]
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2018
42 Comments
We need a crosswalk on this dangerous road. I remember dodging cars walking to Egge as a child.
A safe crossing area is important both for our students at EMGE and for residents in the area walking to and from the bus stops on Westchester.
I have always said that this is a really dangerous spot for the kids to cross- I don’t even allow my kids to walk to school (only 2 blocks away)- because it way to dangerous in the morning and also at 2:45pm!! Thanks for doing this
Very much needed! Would hate for a child to get hit/killed by speeding drivers who don't pay attention to speed limit signs. They think 74th street is a major highway. Have been at the stoplight on 74th several times & saw cars run a red light.
I think it’s great if kids want to walk to school. It’s great exercise and it’s better for the environment than taking a car. But if they are going to walk across that street there needs to be a crosswalk for them.
I do not have children. I am a firefighter. One response to a student hit and run was one too many. More young, elderly, medicated & drugged, and texting drivers than ever.
Please create this crosswalk for the utmost safety of students & other pedestrians. Distracted driving has become more of an issue & it is a problem we cannot afford to occur by potentially harming students. Thank you!
Please , for the children
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We need a crosswalk on this dangerous road. I remember dodging cars walking to Egge as a child.