Georgia College students enjoying new pedestrian scramble
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When students returned to campus last week, the new Barnes Dance intersection, or pedestrian scramble, was implemented at the intersection of Clarke and Hancock Streets.
Chief of Police Brett Stanelle says the Department of Transportation recommended the crosswalk for traffic and pedestrian safety.
“Based on the usage, these are both really heavy traffic areas,” he said.
Students who use this side of campus are either coming from residence halls or the dining area, which means more foot traffic and a need to keep students safe.
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. Georgia College students have been walking across high-traffic intersections in Milledgeville for years, but their walk should get safer now.
Campus Chief of Police Brett Stanelle says entering into campus and the City of Milledgeville is much safer now because of their newest crosswalk system.
Brett Stanelle said, The one on Clarke and Hancock is the Barnes Dance or Pedestrian Scramble, which is paired with one down the street.