Lamar High School Crosswalk Safety Upgrades After Student Accidents

New Safety Measures Installed

• 🚨 New safety improvements have been implemented at a busy intersection near Lamar High School following a recent accident.
• 👮 HISD police and HPD officers were observed patrolling the area, directing traffic, and assisting students in crossing the street.

Recent Incidents and Concerns

• 💔 The upgrades come nearly a month after a student was struck by a car in a crosswalk outside the school.
• ⚠️ This incident follows two student accidents near Lamar High School in less than two months, highlighting dangerous crossing conditions.

Implemented and Planned Upgrades

• 📍 The city of Houston has installed reflective traffic sticks at the intersection of Westheimer Road and East Side Street.
• 🚦 A Hawk signal system is also being installed, which will allow pedestrians to activate a red light to stop traffic for safe crossing.
• ⏳ The Houston public works director noted that the installation of any traffic signal involves an engineering design process that can take several months.