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New school crossing signs are great, but pedestrians need even more protection | Sanpete Messenger

By sanpetemessenger.com · August 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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UDOT should be commended on installation of prominent overhead signage, and especially the new painted crosswalks with night lighting in Manti and Gunnison. The goal of the upgrades is helping school children cross safely. But the devices don’t go far enough.

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