Bradsher told council that the request was being presented to council as a “result of an incident that happened near our campus,” last month.

On Feb. 5, a 15-year-old student suffered serious injuries when a vehicle struck her as she was crossing Carver Drive before the start of school that day. Roxboro police found the driver of the vehicle without fault in the accident.

Solomon, who presented council a petition, which she said had been signed by 297 persons in support of the crosswalks and caution signs, noted that it did not matter who was at fault in that incident or any similar accidents that have taken place near the school.

She went on to say that her goal was for council to “help us getting to school and leaving school safe.”

Council took no action Tuesday, but addressed the issue later in the meeting following a brief break.

Councilwoman Merilyn Newell said the request would be taken “under advisement,” and would be “placed in the realm of public safety.” She added that council should address the issue again at its regular meeting in April.

City Manager Jon Barlow noted that the city could place a crosswalk on Carver Drive since it is a city street, however, approval from the North Carolina Department of Transportation would be required before one could be placed on Ridge Road.