ECASD Reminds Drivers To Be Alert And Cautious Of Students Walking

Spring brings longer days, more sunshine and warmer temperatures.

The Ellwood City School District would also like to point out that warmer weather means more kids commuting via walking to and from school.

In a statement made available this week, Superintendent Wesley Shipley would like to remind drivers of the speed limits in school zones as well as the speed limits on the main roadways within the borough.

The district reminds local drivers that school zone speed limits is 15 MPH and walkers to and from school are out between 7:00 – 8:45 & 2:35-4:00 on weekdays (from 7-7:45 & 2:35-3:30 for Lincoln and Hartman as well as 7:45-8:45 & 3:30-4:30 for North Side).

“We have students that walk from the North Side area to Lincoln and Hartman,” says Shipley. “For the safety of our students throughout the community, being extra cautious driving when students are walking to and from school is a step forward in keeping our children safe.”

The school zones are only in the immediate area around the schools, but Mayor Anthony Court also voices his concern on driver safety throughout borough limits.

“I urge all residents to use extreme caution at all times,” adds Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court in an emailed statement.

The Mayor has also instructed the Ellwood City Police Department to enforce the speed limits fully.

“I believe erring on the side of caution is paramount,” says Court. “I urge everyone to PLEASE slow down and be aware of children that are walking to and from school.”

Motorists are reminded to be cautious and to stop for flashing red lights on school buses and to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Motorists need to be vigilant to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties for those violating speed and other school bus related laws.