The system of overhead school speed zone warning flashers that warn drivers to lower their speed to 20 mph near schools in the Cities of Salem and Keizer has been experiencing timing and communication malfunctions for the first two days of school. This summer, the City of Salem completed installation of a new radio-based communication system that tells the overhead warning flashers when to turn on and shut off, based on the specific time schedule of each individual school.
"Approximately half of the 210 overhead warning flashers did not activate Wednesday morning," according to Mark Becktel, AICP, Parks and Transportation Services Manager, from the City of Salem. "We are working with the manufacturer to determine why the system has had such major difficulties despite having successfully passed a number of tests in prior weeks. We are working as quickly as possible to get all of the flashers working, but it may be several days before all of the problems are resolved. In the meantime, we ask that all motorists observe the 20 mph speed limit in school zones during times that children are present and that they exercise caution at all times."
Motorists are encouraged to report any problems with the School Zone Warning Flashers to Salem Public Works at 503-588-6333.
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