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No change in bail, SLC doctor will stay in jail

Last updated Monday, May 20, 2013 - 11:32pm

SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife will remain in jail on $1.5 million cash-only bail.

Utah District Court Judge Robin W. Reese said Monday during the hearing that he was not likely to change the bail without knowing the case. The attorney for 49-year-old John Brickman Wall then decided to withdraw his request and wait until the judge assigned to the case is back next month.

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Jack Martin bows his head during a memorial near St. Anne’s Center in Ogden on Wednesday. On Monday, Daniel Thobe was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing Wall Avenue near 26th Street to reach the shelter. The shelter director estimates a dozen people have been injured or killed in that area in the last year. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

After fatalities, Ogden shelter's clients plead for safer way to cross street

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 9:57am

OGDEN — Residents and clients of St. Anne’s Center set up a dozen wreaths near the center Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the dozen men injured or killed by cars rushing by on Wall Avenue and to draw attention to what they consider a dangerous situation.

As they were doing that, Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell said he was asking the Utah Department of Transportation to study the situation. Wall Avenue is a state road, he said, so UDOT has to be involved in any changes.

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Homeless to Ogden council after fatal auto-ped: Increase safety on Wall

Jesus Lopez Jr., Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 12:21pm

OGDEN — After the death of two men on Wall Avenue near St. Anne’s Center in Ogden, the area’s homeless population hopes something will be done to make crossing the street there safer.

“The cars don’t want to stop,” Anthony Gallegos said, noting many vehicles move too fast to slow down. “They need to put a crosswalk there.”

Gallegos and a number of homeless patrons of the shelter, at 137 W. Binford St., recently discussed their difficulties trying to cross Wall Avenue.

Ideas to improve the area include a proper crosswalk, better lighting and a pedestrian bridge.

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Police investigate after three people were hit by a truck in a crosswalk Saturday night outside of Peery’s Egyptian Theater. (SCOTT SCHWEBKE/Standard-Examiner)

Street lighting malfunction addressed after pedestrian accident in Ogden

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 18, 2013 - 7:25am

OGDEN — Ogden officials were taking precautions Sunday night to make sure there was no repeat of Saturday night’s auto-pedestrian accident that resulted in three people transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police said an 83-year-old woman, a 72-year-old woman and 12-year-old girl were struck by a pickup truck while crossing Washington Boulevard, on the 2400 block near Peery’s Egyptian Theater, at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

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A group of bikers participates in the the annual "Ride Your Bike to Work Day" in downtown Ogden in May 2010. A survey, available through October 2012, aims to help its sponsoring agencies — the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Mountainland Association of Governments, Utah Department of Transportation, and Utah Transit Authority — better understand specific hindrances to walking and biking along the Wasatch Front. (Standard-Examiner file photo)

Walk, bike to work? Survey focuses on smoothing the way

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 7:44pm

SALT LAKE CITY — If your commute to work involves using your own two legs, now is the time for your voice to be heard.

Through the rest of October, Utah residents have the opportunity to participate in a statewide walk/bike barriers survey.

The survey aims to help its sponsoring agencies — the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Mountainland Association of Governments, Utah Department of Transportation, and Utah Transit Authority — better understand specific hindrances to walking and biking along the Wasatch Front.

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Snowhorse Elementary School students walk along a Kaysville road in March because there's no sidewalk. In the near future, there will be a safe place to walk, thanks the fundraising efforts at two schools that involved students' families, the city and area businesses. Sidewalks, curb and gutter will be installed. (NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner)

Walk to schools will soon be safer in Kaysville, thanks to fundraising efforts

April Hale Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 6:53pm

KAYSVILLE — Students will have a safer walking route to Snow Horse Elementary School and Centennial Junior High in the near future because of a small group of dedicated mothers.

Seven women have worked relentlessly for nine months to raise $31,000 to fund half of the cost of installing a sidewalk so children can walk safely to school.

The curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements will soon be under construction along the west side of Angel Street between Ramola Street and the Angel Street Soccer Complex.

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Sunset man, 85, dies when hit by truck

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 1, 2012 - 10:32pm

SUNSET — An 85-year-old man died while crossing a busy street around 7 a.m. Monday.

A full-size Chevrolet truck traveling northbound on Main Street near 2300 North struck the victim, who was jaywalking, said Sunset Police Lt. Bruce Arbogast.

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Safety steps in the works for area surrounding Station Park

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, September 3, 2012 - 10:59pm

FARMINGTON — Officials will address increased safety concerns associated with the growth of Station Park with some crosswalk and bike lane improvements in the area.

Improvements in the area of Clark Lane on the south side of the development are expected to cost approximately $11,810 and be split between the city and CenterCal, the project developer.

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Officials explore options to keep Station Park-bound pedestrians safe

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 9:53pm

FARMINGTON — Officials are considering several options to deal with an increase in foot traffic and safety concerns generated by the growth of Station Park.

Specifically, the developing retail center has raised concerns about pedestrian access on the south end of the development along Clark Lane. There is a sidewalk on the south side of Clark Lane, but it is the lack of a location where pedestrians can cross to access the development that has raised concerns.

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Medical personnel tend to a pedestrian who was struck by a FrontRunner train at the Layton station on Friday. Officials say the woman was struck as the train passed her, and she suffered injuries. She is expected to recover. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Woman hit by FrontRunner in Layton suffers 'fairly significant' cuts

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 16, 2012 - 8:47pm

LAYTON — A FrontRunner train hit a woman as she was crossing the tracks Friday morning at the Layton train station.

“She’s got a couple of cuts that need to be treated, but it looks like she’s going to be OK,” said Layton Police Sgt. James Petre.

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Medical personnel tend to a pedestrian who was struck by a FrontRunner train at the Layton station Friday. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Woman struck by FrontRunner train in Layton

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 7:02am

LAYTON — A woman was hit by a FrontRunner train while trying to cross the tracks on Friday morning.

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UDOT's SNAP program designed to keep students safe when walking

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 9:01pm

Link to UDOT trailer of safety video at YouTube

OGDEN — The state wants all children to get to and from school without so much as a scratch.

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Riverdale committee urges no-parking zone near splash pad

Deanne Winterton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 12:15am

RIVERDALE — The city’s Risk Management Committee has recommended a no-parking zone on the west side of Parker Drive around Riverdale Park.

Although parking is limited on the north side of the park near the more attractive features such as the splash pad, large pavilion and playground, plenty of parking is available at the Riverdale Community Center and Riverdale Elementary School, the committee said.

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Construction on 7th Street east of Washington Boulevard, seen here Thursday, is almost complete. The road has been widened, and curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lights and more have been added. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

7th Street in Ogden open to vehicle traffic

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 11:14pm

OGDEN -- A $2.7 million project to improve a two-block section of 7th Street is nearly complete. The only work left on the project, which extends about 1,500 feet between Adams and Liberty avenues, is the planting of landscaping and the completion of road striping.

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Pleasant View officials OK vacating street, plat amendment

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 12:14am

PLEASANT VIEW -- As plans evolve for a street expansion at approximately 4300 North and Alder Creek Drive (800 West), city council members have approved a street vacation and amended the plat for Alder Creek subdivision Phase 2.

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