Forum Question for Next Week
Traffic issues near Newhart school

Question to candidates for the week: What is your solution to resolving traffic issues near Newhart Middle School?

Two readers suggested similar questions.

One reader (initials S.P.) wrote, “School is back in session, so once again the Castille tract adjacent to Newhart Middle School is plagued by traffic twice a day from parents shortcutting through to avoid the congestion on La Paz Road. This has been addressed, and it has come to the attention of the Planning Commission. What progress has been made on the suggestions of the commission? I would challenge all the council candidates to show up and see the problem for themselves. 3 p.m. would be a good time on school days. 8:30 a.m. is a problem as well.”

From N.M. (slightly edited): “Can anyone tell me before I make my decision who to vote for, what they will do to correct and change the policy of Mission Viejo to use our residential street as overflow for traffic near Newhart school?  We live on (nearby street), and the city directs traffic off of the arterial thoroughfare, La Paz onto our residential street to eliminate traffic on La Paz. Newhart is not on a residential street, and traffic should not be diverted to ease traffic on a main thoroughfare. What will you as a council member do to change the city's policy?”