Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Councillor Le’s Resolution bolsters crosswalk and school zone signage By Christopher Roberson J ust in time for the new school year, additional crosswalk and school zone signs have been installed as a result of a Resolution fi led eight months ago by Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le. However, Le said the real credit goes to Transportation Planner Jay Monty, Police Sgt. Joseph Gaff and City Engineer Julius Ofurie. “Thank you so much, gentlemen, you guys rock,” said Le. “Drivers will be a little more cautious of speeding once the bright yellow is within their view.” What started out as a handdrawn diagram that Le spent three nights creating is now a series of school zone signs printed on the street, digital speed indicators and high-intensity discharge lights. The school zone signs are located at every school building, and the other devices have been installed on Edith Street, Bryant Street, Shute Street and Rich Street. “It’s visible from far away,” Le said of the new signage. “Nothing’s perfect, but it helps.” With safety as a top concern, Le said, he felt a real sense of accomplishment when the City Council approved his Resolution earlier this year. “The children are much safer crossing the street,” he said. “That’s one more step to making our city safer.” During a prior interview, Le said the purpose of the Resolution is to curb “pervasive speeding in Everett.” “Too many times, I see drivers speeding down Broadway and Ferry Street, not yielding to pedestrians,” he said. Le said the drivers that do yield to pedestrians often come within inches of the person crossing the street. “People are crossing every minute,” he said. “These drivers need to know driving is a privilege and not a right,” he said. While there have been no recent incidents, Le said a child was struck by a vehicle in a school zone several years ago. “That never should have happened,” he said. Transportation Planner Jay Monty, Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le and Police Sgt. Joseph Gaff stand behind the new school zone sign next to the Lafayette School on Edith Street. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.919 Mid Unleaded $2.959 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.019 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! FLEET
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