Duval County schools are taking action to improve pedestrian safety for students after a troubling start to the school year that has seen six students hit by cars, with one incident ending in a fatality.

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier says the issue weighs heavily on him.

“What will drive me from this profession is losing kids. It’s the one thing I just can’t do anymore,” he said.

School district and city leaders gathered at a town hall to hear concerns from parents and community members and discuss potential solutions.

Making student safety a top priority, Duval County Schools is focusing on pedestrian safety around schools. At Landon Middle School, a parent expressed concerns about traffic conditions, but the problem extends beyond just one community.

Dr. Marilyn M. Barnwell

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