Resident urges crosswalk study at Summittown Pike to improve bike and pedestrian access to North Penn High School

At the Feb. 11 work session a North Penn parent and member of Bike North Penn urged the board to support a study of a crosswalk across Summittown Pike near the high school and tech school.

William Jackson, an Upper Gwynedd resident and parent, told the board he represents Bike North Penn and said the proposed crossing could serve as a key entry to the high school campus. “This crossing could be a key entry point into the high school campus and you should consider increasing opportunities to get in and out of the campus for people on things other than cars and trucks,” Jackson said.

Jackson described examples from other districts where incremental street improvements around a school produced substantial increases in bicycle ridership. He recommended including bike racks and strategically placing infrastructure near athletic areas and argued that a safe crossing would also calm traffic near the tech school and make it easier for families and staff to participate in events without relying on a car.

Board members thanked Jackson for the comment and one board member asked staff to exchange contact information so the administration could follow up. The transcript records no formal board action on the suggestion; it was presented during the public comment portion of the meeting and will require coordination with township roadway projects and district site‑planning if pursued.