School Zones Get Safer Upgrades | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Schools are getting safer as kids return to classrooms, with the city rolling out curb extensions, flashing crosswalk lights, and speed humps to slow traffic and protect students. Engineers are targeting high-risk spots using crash data and traffic patterns, knowing kids need extra care on busy streets. Evidence shows these upgrades work—flashing beacons boost driver yielding, and speed humps cut speeds measurably. With pedestrian deaths hitting a decade-high last year and Vision Zero goals under pressure, these changes are vital. Police are teaming up to remind drivers: slow down, stay…