JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is taking action after concerns were raised about dangerous traffic conditions in front of First Coast High School.
Two crashes were recently reported near the school, including one involving an 11th-grade student who was struck by a car on Duval Station Road. The student is expected to recover.
Residents have told News4Jax that traffic in front of the school is dangerous. News4Jax reporter Ariel Schiller also witnessed drivers failing to slow down for students attempting to cross the street on Thursday afternoon.
City responds with short-, long-term solutions
Phil Perry, chief communications officer with the city of Jacksonville, said the city has heard community concerns about the crosswalk outside the school.
In the short term, Perry said the city has recommended increased law enforcement presence, citing drivers’ failure to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk as required by state law.
Perry also outlined a longer-term plan:
“Over the long term, we have started a project to install a Pedestrian Hybrid (or HAWK) signal. This is an overhead signal that displays a red signal indication to motorists. HAWK signals have a better compliance rate and are more visible for motorists. This project is currently funded and under design with construction planned for 2027. The total cost of design and construction is estimated to be $1.2 million.”
This is a developing story.
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