Five days a week when the clock strikes 2:20, hell breaks loose on Longwood Lake Mary road. Crashes, hours of traffic congestion, all because impatient soccer moms and students don’t know how to drive safely or patiently. Considering lake Mary’s entire budget goes into our football team, putting money into something that is helpful is out of the picture, aka. Driving school. When students and parents share the same space, it can lead to congestion and potential accidents. Having separate traffic flow can help alleviate these issues and make the whole process smoother.

First off, having separate traffic lanes for students and parents can reduce the chances of collisions or accidents. When there’s a clear division, students can focus on navigating the parking lot safely, finding the right song, and snap chatting their friends, while parents can concentrate on finding their kids, holding their Starbucks, and picking them up without running into each other. It helps to minimize distractions and potential conflicts between student drivers and parents.

Secondly, separating student traffic from parent traffic can also improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. With designated lanes for each group, it becomes easier to direct traffic and prevent bottlenecks. This way, students can quickly exit the parking lot after school, and parents can smoothly enter and exit without causing unnecessary delays.

Additionally, having separate areas for student and parent traffic promotes a more organized and efficient system. It allows school staff or designated personnel to direct traffic and ensure that everyone follows the designated routes.

School students and staff have expressed their concerns about traffic at the end of the day.

Security guard~ “I’ve witnessed countless accidents, between students and parents, slow traffic from parents blindsided by the chaos.”

Aidan sless~ “I’ve been hit twice in the parking lot. Each time it’s from a kid trying to leave quickly in order to avoid the inevitable 30 min traffic jam from parents trying to get their lazy kids who don’t want to walk to the park.”

Overall, separating student traffic from parents picking up their kids in high school parking lots can enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and create a more organized system. It’s all about creating a better experience for everyone involved.