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John Strange School Updates
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October, 2010 - Bill Hazel, Tom Sturmer, and Joe Goeller met with Nathan Sheets - DPW Assistant Administrator and Brian Clouse - Safety and Security Coordinator for Washington Township Schools on October 1, 2010 at John Strange School. The meeting lasted from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Councilor Christine Scales and a small group of neighbors, some with children, also attended.
A study of traffic signal timing at East 62nd and Olney Street will be made in the near future. It is expected that this will have a favorable effect on traffic flow and congestion. The signal should be upgraded to be more pedestrian-friendly, with a flashing light to show when the crossing button has been pushed.
A longer term improvement would be creation of a sidewalk and a third traffic lane on Olney Street in front of the school for waiting parent's vehicles. This would free both traffic lanes on Olney at an approximate cost of $150,000, although funding the project may be difficult. More sidewalks could increase the number of children walking to school, lessening the number of vehicles on Olney and providing exercise.
Another consideration was the posting of "No Parking" signs on Olney Street, as some neighbors are being blocked in their driveways by waiting parent's vehicles. This would require an affirmative vote by affected homeowners. In addition, it was proposed that an exit/entrance lane be widened so that buses would not have to swerve into the opposite traffic lane on Olney when departing.
Director Tom Sturmer volunteered to keep in contact with Nathan.
Report submitted by Joe Goeller, FSNA Vice President