News Summary
New Orleans has introduced new safety measures in school zones, including bold roadway markings and large signage, to enhance visibility and protect students. This initiative follows Senate Bill 99 and is part of a statewide effort to improve pedestrian safety. Automated enforcement cameras will be installed but are not yet operational. Local drivers are urged to remain vigilant around schools during this transition to ensure the safety of students.
New Orleans Implements Enhanced School Zone Safety Measures
New Orleans is set to see improved safety measures in school zones with the installation of new roadway markings as part of a statewide initiative compliant with Louisiana’s Senate Bill 99 (Act 107), which came into effect on August 1. These updates are aimed at ensuring safer conditions for students during peak school hours.
The new striping will introduce bold 24-inch yellow transverse stripes painted across roads at the entrance of designated school zones. Additionally, large white letters, indicating “ENTERING SCHOOL ZONE” or “SCHOOL ZONE AHEAD,” will be prominently displayed approximately 200 feet before school zone entrances, enhancing visibility for drivers approaching these areas.
The roadway marking updates will occur on several key streets identified for their proximity to schools. Targeted locations for the new striping include:
- 2700 block of S. Carrollton Ave
- 3100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
- 1500 block of Broadway St
- 2400 block of Orleans Ave
- 11100 block of Lake Forest Blvd
- 4500 block of Wilson Ave
- 5000 block of Bullard Ave
- 3800 block of St. Bernard Ave
- 2300 block of St. Charles Ave
- 2200 block of St. Charles Ave
- 1400 block of Magazine St
- 3000 block of Canal St (installation on hold due to ongoing paving work)
Furthermore, the city has installed automated enforcement cameras in these zones. However, it is important to note that the cameras are not currently operational. They will become functional only after a formal agreement with the Orleans Parish School Board is finalized, meaning that no traffic violations will be enforced in the meantime.
During the installation of the new markings, the Department of Public Works has requested patience from local drivers. They have emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant while driving near schools, highlighting the need for community involvement in ensuring the safety of students.
This initiative comes amid increasing concerns over pedestrian safety, particularly in areas where children are present. The enhancements to school zones are part of a broader effort to reduce accidents and improve the overall safety of school-related traffic.
Residents seeking further information regarding the installation and enforcement measures can contact the Department of Public Works at 504-658-8000.
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Additional Resources
- WWLTV: New School Zone Striping Coming to New Orleans
- Wikipedia: School Zone
- NOLA: New Orleans Schools Traffic Speeding
- Google Search: New Orleans School Zone Safety Measures
- Fox 8 Live: New School Zone Markings in New Orleans
- Google Scholar: School Zone Safety
- WDSU: New Orleans Adding New School Zone Striping
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Zone
- Axios: School Zone Camera Revenue Fines Agreement
- Google News: New Orleans School Zone Camera Enforcement
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