Less School Buses Equals More Traffic in Keller
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the end of free public school bus rides in Keller on my personal injury blog. At the time, parents who could not afford the bus service were worried about the lack of sidewalks and crosswalks for child pedestrians. But the problems in Keller keep growing, all because of the budget deficit that cut the free bus program.
Fewer buses in the Keller school district means gridlock traffic for anyone driving around campuses during drop-off and pick-up times. The pay for ride system means more cars are on the already over-crowded streets, causing an increased potential for car wrecks and pedestrian accidents in the area. To make matters worse, at some of the busiest crosswalks in the district, a lack of crossing guards has made it nearly impossible for students to walk safely. The principal at Parkwood Hill Intermediate, Kathy Knowles, sent a voicemail last week to all parents asking them to be mindful and not drive in a way that could endanger children while in lines around the school.
If you have to drive near the traffic around Keller schools, please be careful. Children lack the ability to appreciate danger and are often involved in pedestrian accidents. At the Anderson Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys sincerely hope that Keller ISD can figure out a solution to all their traffic and transportation problems before an innocent child gets hurt.
