Williamson County officials to look at school crosswalk safety

Williamson County officials plan to evaluate school crosswalk safety throughout the unincorporated areas of the county, following commissioners' approval of a study at the Oct. 27 meeting.

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County Engineer Adam Boatright will evaluate school crosswalks on county-maintained roadways. Boatright will lead the effort in coordination with school districts and regional partners to help determine potential safety projects and apply for funding, according to a county news release.

There are approximately 35 schools located on county-maintained roads, Boatright said.

The county’s school crosswalk study is anticipated to be completed in summer 2027.

Why it matters

Last spring, two students were hit by cars while using school crosswalks, Judge Steve Snell said at the meeting. Although crossing guards tend to crosswalks 30 minutes before and after school, students also access these roads outside those times.

"The last thing we want is for a kid to get hurt or possibly anything worse," Snell said.

The county also applied for additional Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant funding this year for school crosswalk safety improvements.