Bethel and Alman traffic safety signal
Summary
A resident blasted the long-delayed traffic signal at the school crossing on Amon and Bethel, warning of accidents when school resumes. Councilmember Montelongo said the city is largely done and is now waiting on PG&E to energize it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Students, families and drivers at that busy school-adjacent intersection once the light goes live.
Until it's turned on, drivers are confused by the dark signals and pedestrians face ongoing risk near the school.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 3, 2026
The community pushed for and got a signal at Bethel and Alman after a deadly tragedy, but another recent incident there shows infrastructure alone doesn't prevent crashes — personal responsibility matters too.
City Council - Aug 20, 2026
A resident said he was told PG&E was holding up the new signals, then saw contractors still wiring them days later, and accused the city of not being straight with him. The city manager said PG&E energized the signals and flashing reds start Monday.
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
A resident blasted the long-delayed traffic signal at the school crossing on Amon and Bethel, warning of accidents when school resumes. Councilmember Montelongo said the city is largely done and is now waiting on PG&E to energize it.
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