Two recent projects taking place in Bozeman have highlighted the city’s recent efforts to better address the health and safety of its residents.
The Bozeman Police Foundation has spent nearly $6,000 to improve safety around Bozeman. One of the projects added flashing beacons to several crosswalks around Sacajawea Middle School and Whittier Elementary School. The new beacons should help drivers see and react to children crossing the street better than ever before.
Crossing guards have always helped children cross the road during times of high traffic, like in the mornings and after school. However, during off hours and the times in between classes, those crosswalks do not have guards on patrol. Now, with flashing lights, the kids can cross the street safer and cars will be well aware when someone tries to cross the street.
Bozeman has been updating signage in town for the last year or so to better address the needs of its people.
In other news, the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital has seen its 15 million dollar expansion move faster than expected, due to favorable weather. The hospital will be putting in a new 5 story, 80,000 sq. ft building to help the hospital keep up with a growing Gallatin Valley population. The new building will be for offices, but it will help the hospital run smoother while better addressing the health and safety of Bozeman people.
Livingston has also taken on the construction of a new hospital, really showcasing the population growth of Southwest Montana.
Sources: http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/bozeman-school-crosswalks-get-new-makeover/31202248
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