Utica Community Schools and the City of Sterling Heights have partnered to improve the safety of Stevenson students walking to and from school.

The safety improvements are the first of what the city intends to replicate in other areas of the community. 

“We heard our residents’ concerns about traffic safety, and we responded. I’m proud to highlight the safety features at this newly designed crosswalk – the first of many traffic calming measures we are testing throughout the city,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “With these new beacons and other traffic calming pilot projects, we’re making sure that in Sterling Heights, everyone can drive, walk and bike with confidence in their safety.”

"This partnership demonstrates how we continue working together to ensure the safety of our students,” said Utica Community Schools Superintendent Robert S. Monroe. “These improvements have been a priority for our entire community, and we are pleased that these measures are the first of their kind in the city and will significantly improve the safety of our students walking to and from Stevenson High School."

The Stevenson improvements include restricting parking on Dodge Park outside the school, adding beacon flashers and illuminating lights and installing delineators that will cause drivers to slow down as they exit the parking lot.