Description

There are several pre schools as well as two Elementary Schools in this area, and many of us parents need to cross Biscayne Blvd to walk our children to and from school every day. Drivers do not observe pedestrian lanes, and make turns while we are crossing, to the point of making a very dangerous task for us to walk out children to school. In the last few months only I have nearly been hit by a car three times, and have witnessed several other people going through similar problems while holding or carrying their kids. The current pedestrian lights only turn on when the pedestrian pushes the button, and are not working properly. This makes our problem even worse, because since the pedestrian light is red, the drivers believe they don't have to observe the pedestrian lane at all, and not only make turns while pedestrians are crossing, but also often stop and yell at people to watch the red light. Flashing lights would be ideal in this high traffic area. Any help is appreciated.