New Safety Guidelines for Dropping Off/Picking-Up Students

The City of Salina has started the procedures to make the drop off and pick up safer for our Coronado students and ease traffic congestion on Ray Avenue near our school.  The following were determined to be appropriate actions following discussions within the various city departments and a field visit by city representatives to the location.

 

  1. “No Parking” signs have been erected along the west side of Ray Avenue for periods of the days when school is in session.  This no parking area will extend two blocks south from Neal Ave.
  2. “Student Loading Zone Only” signs will be erected along the east side of Ray next week and are currently on Neal in the area of the school.  This will mean that parents may not park and leave their cars while in this area but may stop along the east side drop off and pick up their children.
  3. The police department will monitor the traffic in the area and take appropriate action to reduce traffic violations and improve the safe flow of traffic and pedestrians.
  4. The police department intends to use warnings for motorists for a period of time to help everyone understand the new changes for traffic flow and regulations in this area. 
  5. If you are walking your child to school from your car, you will need to park on a side street.

These steps are in response to our need for help for the safety of our students.  The circle drive will continue to be closed during drop off and pick up times so that students may safely enter the building.  We appreciate the city’s support and assistance, and with your cooperation, our students can arrive and depart from school in a safe manner.

 

This article appeared on the front page of the March 2008 Paw Prints.

 

 

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