A parent of Dr. Morris Gibson school students spoke to Town Council this week about a dangerous intersection adjacent to the school.

Desiree Anstee's children cross the street at Milligan Drive and Crystal Ridge Drive on their way to school every day.

Despite the high-volume of commuters and children crossing on their way to DMG, there are no safety precautions at the 4-way stop. Last Thursday, the boys had a close call at the intersection.

While crossing the street with an outstretched hand, a vehicle shot through the intersection, clipping Anstee's son's hand.

"I think it's just the rush of an intersection with eight lanes of traffic," Anstee said. "Nobody knows when they're going first, or what child is going, or what car, or what lane. It can get pretty confusing."

After posting about the close call on Facebook, Anstee was approached by Town Councillor Florence Christophers about sharing their experience and raising safety awareness at Town Council.

"I had a lot of input (on the Facebook post), which was fabulous," Anstee said. "Most of it was very positive and in agreement that that is a terrifying intersection."

Anstee says she'd like to see volunteer flaggers wearing emergency vests holding a sign to make the trip to school safer for students.

"I'll definitely stand on the corner, and I'll be the pusher for it," she said. "Whatever I have to do."

Town Council asked Anstee questions at the June 10 meeting, and asked for Anstee's input on what she thinks could be done to protect children in the area.

"I know that nothing will be done in three weeks," Anstee said. "But hopefully we can get some volunteers out there next year in September to try and help."

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