PETITION SUMMARY
Our community urgently seeks support for critical safety improvements on Dublin Boulevard near Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (PTAA) Colorado Springs. A particularly dangerous situation occurs daily when traffic backs up on Dublin Blvd, completely blocking the school's exit and creating hazardous conditions for hundreds of students and parents. With no bus service available and traffic patterns that frequently trap vehicles on school grounds, we face an immediate need for enhanced safety measures. While the City of Colorado Springs Traffic Engineering Division has begun evaluating improvements, this petition demonstrates our community's united voice in supporting and prioritizing these crucial safety enhancements.

THE SAFETY CHALLENGE
Our students and families face critical daily risks due to:
• Gridlocked traffic regularly blocking school exits onto Dublin Blvd, creating:
   - Inability to safely exit the school during peak times
   - Dangerous conditions for left turns onto Dublin Blvd
   - Risk of accidents as cars attempt to merge into heavy traffic
   - Extended wait times that increase frustration and risk-taking
• No bus service - requiring all students to navigate these dangerous conditions
• High-speed traffic with no school zone designation
• Complex traffic patterns at Dublin/Peterson intersection making crossing dangerous 
• Active Sand Creek Trail crossing adding to pedestrian traffic
• Growing student population increasing traffic volume
• Morning darkness during arrival times in winter months

COMMUNITY IMPACT
• Hundreds of families trapped in potentially dangerous situations daily
• Emergency vehicles potentially compromised 
• Neighborhood residents witnessing near-misses and dangerous conditions
• Trail users navigating dangerous intersections
• Ripple effect causing additional congestion on surrounding streets

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
We support the City's traffic study process and request consideration of:
1. Immediate Traffic Flow Solutions
   • "Do Not Block Exit" signage and road markings
   • Queue management solutions to prevent exit blocking
   • Modified signal timing at Dublin/Peterson to prevent backup
   • Dedicated turn lanes or signals for school traffic

2. School Zone Designation
   • Reduced speed limits during school hours
   • Warning signage and beacons
   • Enhanced crosswalk visibility

3. Pedestrian Safety
   • Enhanced crossing signals
   • Improved walkway connections

WHY SIGN?
Your signature demonstrates to city officials that:
• Our community faces immediate safety risks from blocked exits
• Parents and residents are actively engaged
• We support the city's efforts to implement solutions
• Preventive action is needed before a tragedy occurs

SHOWING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
By signing this petition, you join:
• PTAA parents and staff navigating these conditions daily
• Local residents affected by traffic patterns
• Business owners concerned about safety
• Trail users requiring safe crossing
• Community safety advocates

In showing unified support for the City's efforts to protect our students and improve traffic flow and safety for everyone.

Together, we can help the City of Colorado Springs prioritize these crucial safety improvements and create a safer environment for our students, families, and community members.