Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
DOT officials present Highway 18 traffic study
A safer crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists on Highway 18 near the school in Hartley has been a priority for local officials during the past two years.
Efforts to make a safer crosswalk near the high school in Hartley progressed on Monday thanks to a report from state transportation officials.
The city council reviewed a recent Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) study conducted by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The report analyzed traffic patterns on Highway 18 near the high school and elementary school, and gave recommendations for improved pedestrian crossings.
Recent efforts to bolster pedestrian safety have stalled in the area over the past year due to various hurdles. Sarah Tracy, DOT District 3 field operations planne...
