1. An Example, By Mr. Kujawa SOLVING A PROBLEM

2. The Problem Each morning and afternoon my son Preston walks six blocks to Aspen Lane Elementary. On each trip, he crosses Pilsner Road, which is the busiest intersection in town. It is dangerous! [PHOTOGRAPHS]

3. Why It Is A Problem First, there is only a yield sign going east-west. It is a challenge because traffic from only one direction slows down, rather than coming to a complete stop. [VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING THIS POINT]

4. Why It Is A Problem Second, there is no crosswalk in any direction. Schoolchildren tend to scamper and skip, leaping onto the Island that separates traveling cars. The kids wait on the island, then run to safety. [VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING THIS POINT]

5. Why It Is A Problem Third, in 2013 there were 22 accidents at this intersection, resulting in 8 injured, including two that were serious. In 2012, there were 17 acci- dents, one of which involved a young boy. [POLICE REPORTS, ARTICLES, CHARTS]

6. The Goal I believe it is imperative that the Common Council address this situation before there is a fatality. The goal is to find a viable way to keep the public safe. There are three alternatives. [VISUALS]

7. ALTERNATIVE 1 Hire a crossing guard. [Explanation] Pro---------------------------Con 1. Experienced personnel Hiring process 2.

8. ALTERNATIVE 2 Put in a two-way stop sign. [Explanation] Pro---------------------------Con 1. Slow down traffic Inattentive drivers 2.

9. ALTERNATIVE 3 Put in crossing lights and crosswalk. Pro---------------------------Con 1. Slow down traffic Expensive 2.

10. THE SOLUTION Hiring a crossing guard will be the best alternative. The school district has crossing guards at other locations. [Details, Minimize The Cons]

11. THE SOLUTION Hiring a crossing guard will be the best alternative. The school district has budgeted additional money for safety purposes. [Details, Minimize The Cons]

12. THE SOLUTION Hiring a crossing guard will be the best alternative. The number of accidents at these locations have been significantly reduced. [Show Data, Minimize The Cons]

13. HOW TO MEASURE SUCCESS 1. Survey public. Use that information to address concerns. 2. Use police statistics to monitor monthly and yearly traffic flow and accident rates. 3. Interview crossing guard. Use that information to address concerns.