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Help Improve Traffic Safety

We are asking families to submit San Diego Get It Done requests to improve traffic safety around Birney Elementary—this will be especially important as campus construction increases congestion.

    1. Go to: https://getitdone.sandiego.gov

    2. Scroll to the bottom of the page, select “Report” in the I Need to… dropdown

    3. Then select “Problem on Street or Sidewalk”

    4. The address is 4345 Campus Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

    5. Problem type is Other

    6. Copy and paste ONE of the templates below into the description field

    7. Add your name and submit

    Important notes:

    • Please copy/paste exactly (no need to edit)

    • Keep tone factual (the templates already do this)

    • Submitting just one request helps the City prioritize safely

    Thank you for helping keep our kids safe.

  • (Lighted crosswalks at Campus & Van Buren, Meade & North)

    Hello,

    I am submitting a Vision Zero traffic safety request related to pedestrian crossings near Birney Elementary School.

    I am requesting installation of pedestrian-activated lighted crosswalks (RRFBs) at the following intersections to improve visibility and reduce vehicle–pedestrian conflicts involving elementary-aged students:

    • Van Buren Ave & Campus Ave

    • North Ave & Meade Ave

    This request is part of a coordinated Vision Zero / Safe Routes to School safety effort surrounding Birney Elementary School, especially urgent due to upcoming campus construction that will increase congestion.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]
    [Parent/Guardian of a Birney Elementary Student or Community Member]

  • (Speed humps, loading zone posts, no U-turn barriers)

    Hello,

    I am submitting a Vision Zero traffic safety request for Campus Ave adjacent to Birney Elementary School, where speeding and unsafe turning movements regularly endanger students during arrival and dismissal.

    I am requesting the following traffic calming and conflict-reduction measures on Campus Ave between

    Meade Ave and Van Buren Ave:

    • Installation of speed humps to reduce vehicle speeds during school hours

    • Installation of flexible delineator posts in front of Birney Elementary to establish a permanent school loading zone

    • Installation of centerline delineator barriers to prevent unsafe U-turns

    This request is part of a coordinated Vision Zero / Safe Routes to School safety effort surrounding Birney Elementary School.

    Thank you for your attention.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]
    [Parent/Guardian of a Birney Elementary Student or Community Member]

  • (Speed humps between Campus and Park)

    Hello,

    I am submitting a Vision Zero traffic safety request for Meade Ave near Birney Elementary School, where vehicle speeds during school arrival and dismissal create unsafe conditions for children crossing and walking.

    I am requesting installation of traffic calming speed humps on Meade Ave between Campus Ave and Park Blvd to reduce vehicle speeds during school hours and improve pedestrian safety.

    This request is part of a coordinated Vision Zero / Safe Routes to School safety effort surrounding Birney Elementary School.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]
    [Parent/Guardian of a Birney Elementary Student or Community Member]

  • (Crosswalk signage at Campus & Meade)

    Hello,

    I am submitting a Vision Zero traffic safety request to improve crosswalk signage and visibility near Birney Elementary School.

    I am requesting enhanced crosswalk signage and visibility improvements at the intersection of Campus Ave & Meade Ave, where crosswalks already exist but are frequently blocked or ignored by drivers.

    This request is part of a coordinated Vision Zero / Safe Routes to School safety effort surrounding Birney Elementary School.

    Thank you for your attention.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]
    [Parent/Guardian of a Birney Elementary Student or Community Member]

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