I received an update from Dr. Berger (who’s been pushing for action for years). And as I was typing my last post yesterday, she was meeting with Councilman Paleaz’s office.

Below are the steps being taken at all three Brandeis entrances.

1. Main Entrance (South) 

Until recently, this intersection had a crosswalk and only a single stop sign for cars exiting the parking lot. As you know, with the councilman’s work, the just-passed city budget includes funds for installing a signal light. And the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements office is speeding up installation from the usual year and a half to just a few months. In the meantime, two more stop signs were set up this week for Kyle Seale traffic.

This will:

• Stop traffic for pedestrians crossing on the crosswalk
• Make it easier to see pedestrians
• Ease outgoing traffic at the main entrance, especially at peak times
• Lead to slower speeds along Kyle Seale

2. Champions Gate Entrance 

NISD is in the final stages of getting signage for the right turn only out of the parking lot.

This will:

• Reduce the volume of traffic headed to Kyle Seale.

3. Band/ROTC Entrance (North) 

NISD is working through securing the funds for a crossing guard! While there may be other things that need to be done (like moving the crosswalk to the south corner), having a crossing guard is a relatively quick and important step. As I mentioned in a previous post, the city also got the property owners next to this entrance to clear out the brush that was significantly hindering visibility.

This will:

• Provide trained personnel to stop traffic for pedestrians
• Make it easier to see pedestrians
• Lead to slower speeds along Kyle Seale
• Provide some relief while we wait to see how much of a difference the other actions make

And of course, the school zone speed limit was changed last month from 25 mph to 20 mph.

The city’s long-term plan is to make Kyle Seale a four-lane road, which will require relooking at all of this, but that’s several years away.

Dr. Berger added that she appreciates all of our continued support! We all want what’s best for the children of our community!