Parents and students in Herriman continue to voice concerns about the safety of the crosswalk at the intersection of Sentinel Ridge and Lower Meadow Drive. The crossing, which provides access to a popular neighborhood park, has been described by local riders as a “dangerous” spot where vehicles often fail to slow down.

First‑hand accounts of near‑misses

High‑school student Connor Ogaard and his friend Zanika Araneda recounted a recent incident while riding an electric scooter. “We were going, and it was clear, and then some cars just came at full speed, not braking, not slowing down,” Araneda said. “If I hadn’t stopped, I honestly might have gotten hit.” Ogaard added that drivers frequently pass the crosswalk only a few feet behind pedestrians, giving little time to react.

Community observations

Long‑time resident JD Peacock, who lives next door to the intersection, said the problem is not new. “There have been numerous occasions where kids will wait here for five minutes,” he told FOX 13 News. “We have to pull out into the middle of the intersection to get cars to stop, so a parent and child can cross safely.” Peacock noted that the Department of Public Safety has recorded 15 crashes at the site since 2021, two of which involved pedestrians. While no serious injuries were reported, the potential for a more serious accident remains a concern for families.

City response

Herriman city communications manager Jonathan LaFollette acknowledged the safety issue and said the city is evaluating options. “Theoretically that’s possible, and we’ll take a look at it,” LaFollette said. He explained that the city must balance many infrastructure needs with a limited budget. “There are a lot of intersections throughout the city, a lot of roads, a lot of places to keep an eye on, and we only have so much money to be able to address things,” he added.

Proposed safety improvements

Peacock suggested higher‑visibility signage or flashing lights that alert drivers when someone is in the crosswalk. “Higher visibility signage, lights, something of that nature would really make a difference,” he said. LaFollette encouraged drivers to remain attentive and urged pedestrians, especially students, to use the signalized intersections further up the road while the city reviews potential upgrades.

What residents can do now

The city is urging community members to stay vigilant. “We encourage people to put your phones down, make sure you are aware of all of your surroundings to keep everybody safe,” LaFollette said. Residents are also invited to submit feedback through the city’s online portal, which will help prioritize safety projects in upcoming budget cycles.

Original reporting: FOX 13 KSTU (Salt Lake County) — read the source article.