EMERGENCY TRAFFIC SAFETY MANDATE FOR 11000 S & 1000 E

The Crisis at 11000 S & 1000 E
The safety failure at the intersection of 11000 S & 1000 E (Alta High School) hit home for all of us on January 15, 2026, when our neighbor, Joshua Perry, was tragically killed while using the crosswalk. This horrific and preventable accident served as a grim reminder of a problem that we have known for far too long. This intersection is perilous, and Sandy Police Department's records reinforce this concern with a startling statistic: 10 recorded crashes at this single intersection in the past three years. 

Collaborative Partnership & Progress
On January 20, 2026, the Mayor reached out directly to initiate a partnership with our neighborhood. We are encouraged by her personal commitment that:
• Safety is the #1 Priority: Human safety will be prioritized over traffic efficiency.
• Public Comment is Required: No final decision will proceed without formal public input.
• Data-Driven Research: The city will conduct rigorous studies to ensure the final solution is the safest possible fit for our specific topography.

The Neighborhood Mandate
While we move forward as partners with the city to "get it right," our 640+ signers are united on three core requirements for this intersection:
1. The 2030 Timeline is a Failure: Waiting 1,400+ days for a safety fix is unacceptable. We request that the final solution be prioritized in the immediate budget.
2. Requirement for Active Protection: We remain formally skeptical of a roundabout on/near a 6% grade without physical separation, such as pedestrian bridges. Our residents require an "Active" system—or a high-visibility signalized "Red Wall"—to protect pedestrians from distracted or impaired drivers. 
3. Immediate Enhancements Now: We demand small-scale safety wins—enhanced lighting and high-visibility signage—be implemented immediately while long-term studies proceed.

Vulnerability at Every Level
This intersection is a primary walking route for Altara Elementary students as young as five years old. These children deserve an engineered environment that is fault-tolerant—a design that protects them even when drivers make catastrophic choices. We shouldn't have to rely on 8,500 people driving perfectly every day to keep our children safe.

Official Notice & Call to Action
This petition serves as an official record that Sandy City has been put on notice regarding the lethal hazards at 11000 S & 1000 E. We are delivering this mandate in person to launch our formal partnership with the Mayor and Council.
• WHEN: Tonight, Tuesday, January 20th at 5:15 PM
• WHERE: Sandy City Hall (10000 Centennial Pkwy)
• GOAL: 1,000 Signatures to ensure our collective voice is the foundation of the city's next steps.