This crosswalk at Brody Middle School is among those that would be upgraded under a plan that goes before the DSM City Council Monday. It was also the answer to the latest "Where's Jason" question. Axios reader Amanda Brown won yesteday's contest. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios
Crosswalks at four schools will be upgraded with HAWK signals under a $600,000 plan that goes before the Des Moines City Council Monday.
- They are flashing light systems that alert motorists when pedestrians are about to cross.
- They'll be located at River Woods Elementary as well as at Harding, Merrill and Brody middle schools.
State of play: Multiple street and signal upgrades near schools have been made or are planned following the April hit-and-run death of 14-year-old East High School student Ema Cardenas.
- School speed zones have also been redefined to reduce speed limits around facilities like stadiums or practice fields.
What's next: If approved, the latest signal projects will be completed this summer.
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